Proverb in the local language
Dua a enya wo a ebewo w’ani no, yetu asee; yensensene ano.
What to do to a sharp stick
Proverb's direct translation
One does not sharpen the stick that would like to pierce his eye. Instead, he uproots it.
Proverb's meaning
Get rid of potential dangers early, rather than encouraging them to grow.
From: Akan
General comments
The Akan live mostly in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire.
