"The ant does not stop working because of..." - Nigerian Proverb

“The ant does not stop working because of the rain.”

- Nigerianpatience

Meaning

Steady effort continues regardless of obstacles; patience is persistent.

Igbo industriousness is proverbial. Ant colonies in southeastern Nigeria work through rainy seasons, modeling tireless patience.

Origin

Nigerian

Language

Igbo

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