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“The ant cannot move a rubber tree plant, but it never stops trying.”
Meaning
Even when goals seem impossible, the effort itself has value and builds character.
Cultural Context
Yoruba work ethics celebrate persistent effort regardless of scale. The industrious person is honored even when results are modest.
Origin
Nigerian
Language
Yoruba
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