A beggar does not ask for an ostrich egg October 29, 2023 By Africa Proverbs | Delete User Proverb in the local language Vi dzro nu medzroa golo þe azi o. Proverb's direct translationA beggar can beg for certain things but cannot beg for an ostrich’s egg. Proverb's meaningDon't be over ambitious. From: Ewe of Togo and Ghana in West Africa