Maahmaah Soomaali

Discover the wisdom of East Africa through traditional Somali proverbs

Boqol sano oo dawlad-xumo ah, hal habeen oo dawlad-la'aan baa ka daran

A hundred years of bad government is better than one night of anarchy

Order, even if poor, is better than chaos

Found 5 proverb(s) starting with "O"

Meaning: Sticks are sorted according to their height

Context: Everything has a place — order reflects wisdom

Meaning: Fallen twigs are gathered by their height

Context: Even among equals, order and hierarchy exist — organization keeps peace

Meaning: Carrying and pulling the fence serve the same home

Context: Different efforts can serve the same goal — teamwork unites purpose

Meaning: A fence that's far from you doesn't protect you from cold

Context: Distance weakens protection — stay close to what guards you

Meaning: When twigs interlock, they can even hide an elephant

Context: Unity gives strength — cooperation conceals weakness and achieves greatness