Until lions tell their side of the story the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter. It is not that hunters kill lions in Africa. No, they don't! The background here is that often when hunters return from hunting, they would tell great stories to emphasize their achievements and hunting skills. Imagine a hunter brings home a dead lion and tells of how he had killed it through his great skill and bravery, earning him a lot of respect and praise. But that lion could well have died through some accident or sickness. The lesson conveyed by this proverb is that a story is never complete until we hear from all the sides. The one who does not have a voice or who does not have the means to publish their side of the story, is often treated as loser. Be impartial!

Until lions tell their side of the story the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter.
It is not that hunters kill lions in Africa. No, they don't! The background here is that often when hunters return from hunting, they would tell great stories to emphasize their achievements and hunting skills. Imagine a hunter brings home a dead lion and tells of how he had killed it through his great skill and bravery, earning him a lot of respect and praise. But that lion could well have died through some accident or sickness. The lesson conveyed by this proverb is that a story is never complete until we hear from all the sides. The one who does not have a voice or who does not have the means to publish their side of the story, is often treated as loser. Be impartial!