Forcing a dog to lie down January 21, 2024 By Africa Proverbs | Delete User Proverb in the local language Ned tõeeme n tɩ baa gãande, la a ka tõe ta a muma nin ye. Proverb's direct translationYou can force a dog to lie down but not to close its eyes. Proverb's meaningSome things are impossible to do. From: Mossi in Burkina Faso