Proverb in the local language
Bafan se oreyɛ oni, na onnim sɛ ne to na oresɛe no.
The cripple and their mother
Proverb's direct translation
The cripple says he’s spiting his mother, failing to realize he’s wearing away his own backside.
Proverb's meaning
In trying to harm someone else, you harm yourself.
Equivalent proverb
Don’t cut off your nose to spite your face.
From: Twi of Ghana
