An empty sack cannot stand.
More African Proverbs:
A dog does not mind being called a dog.African
When a stiff-necked bull stands with its four legs planted firmly and refuses to move, you cannot make it go ahead only by pulling it by the reins and using your whip.
African
If you don't eat mangos that fall on the ground, be sure to be strong enough to pick ones on the tree.
African
If a dog bites you, you don't attack it but you attack its owner.
African
I pointed out the stars and moon to you, but all you saw was the tip of my finger.
African
You must judge a man by the work of his hands.
African