Manga koola ta wala, in njogotaakosauru.

S/He who has no thumb, should not attempt holding the stick.

The traditional proverb admonishes that a person who is not equipped for a task should not venture in to it.

• Postproverbial: Manga koola ta wala, sai munyal.
  Translation: S/He who has no thumb, should give up.
  

Nigeria (Fulbe)

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