A dog does not drink the water of one who holds a stick.
Proverb's meaning
Do not attempt what is beyond your capacity.
From: Fulani
General comments
The Fulani or Fula or Fulɓe or Peul live in West and Central Africa, mainly in the countries of Nigeria, Senegal, Guinea, Cameroon, Mali, Guinea-Bissau, the Gambia, Chad and Central African Republic.