Proverb in the local language
Mo semtataa dono kuti.
To inherit a dog
Proverb's direct translation
An immodest person inherits the dog.
Proverb's meaning
An arrogant person will receive no reward.
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.
