He who has a boss is not the master of his burden.
More Bambara Proverbs:
Beware of the goat that is in the lion's lair.Bambara
No matter how many chores you finish in your house, there is always yet more to be done.
Bambara
When you chop off a snake's head all you are left with is a piece of rope.
Bambara
The kitchen is older than the mosque.
Bambara
If the hare is your enemy, admit that he can run fast.
Bambara
No matter how much the world changes, cats will never lay eggs.
Bambara