"The ant cannot move a rubber tree plant,..." - Nigerian Proverb

“The ant cannot move a rubber tree plant, but it never stops trying.”

- Nigerianperseverance

Meaning

Even when goals seem impossible, the effort itself has value and builds character.

Yoruba work ethics celebrate persistent effort regardless of scale. The industrious person is honored even when results are modest.

Origin

Nigerian

Language

Yoruba

“The one who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.”

Nigerian

“Even crawling on hands and knees, one can reach the destination.”

Ethiopian

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