Proverb in the local language
Sẽn togs-a zõang ma kʋʋr n gãt-a nugu.
Announcing your mother’s funeral to the blind
Proverb's direct translation
Whoever announces his mother's funeral to a blind person will be responsible for taking him there.
Proverb's meaning
Acts have consequences; if you can't handle the consequences of your act, don't do it.
Equivalent proverb
If you can't handle the heat, get out of the kitchen.
From: Moose of Burkina Faso
