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“A tree that withstands the storm grows the deepest roots.”
Meaning
Adversity strengthens character and builds resilience.
Cultural Context
Tanzanian coastal storms test vegetation regularly. Trees that survive develop massive root systems that anchor them through future tempests.
Origin
Tanzanian
Language
Swahili
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