"A boat stuck on the shore cannot discove..." - Swahili Proverb

“A boat stuck on the shore cannot discover new oceans.”

- Swahiliperseverance

Meaning

Fear of failure should not prevent you from venturing forward.

Cultural Context

Swahili maritime culture required courage to set sail. Ships that never left harbor never discovered the trading ports that made the Swahili coast wealthy.

Origin

Swahili

Language

Swahili

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