Proverb in the local language
Izay tsy mahay sobika dia mahay fatambary.
If you can’t weave a big basket
Proverb's direct translation
Those who don't know how to make a basket can weave a small bag.
Proverb's meaning
If you can't manage the difficult stuff, do the easy bit.
From: Madagascar
General comments
In Uganda they say that if you have no baby, carry a stone.
