Proverb in the local language
Kou la ni, nga ni ko, joulo niaw gaw.
Don’t answer back
Proverb's direct translation
If you speak to him who speaks to you, a dispute will soon start up.
Proverb's meaning
If someone speaks to you badly, simply ignore them to avoid a dispute.
Equivalent proverb
Never argue with a fool, people might not notice the difference.
From: Wolof
General comments
The Wolof live mostly in Senegal, Gambia and Mauritania.
