"A flowing river never goes stagnant." - Congolese Proverb

“A flowing river never goes stagnant.”

- Congoleseperseverance

Meaning

Continuous effort and movement prevent decay and decline.

The Congo River's powerful, unceasing flow sustains the entire basin. Its constant movement prevents the stagnation that breeds disease.

Origin

Congolese

Language

Lingala

“The river is never in a hurry, yet it reaches the sea.”

Malian

“A path is made by walking.”

Ugandan

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