"A pot that is watched never boils over, ..." - Rwandan Proverb

“A pot that is watched never boils over, but neither does it boil quickly.”

- Rwandanpatience

Meaning

Excessive monitoring can slow progress; trust the process.

Rwandan cooking traditions involve long, slow preparation. Anxious cooks who constantly check interrupt the natural pace.

Origin

Rwandan

Language

Kinyarwanda

“The man who counts the bits of food he swallows is never satisfied.”

South African

“Patience is the key which solves all problems.”

Somali

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