"The blacksmith strikes the iron many tim..." - Malian Proverb

“The blacksmith strikes the iron many times before it takes shape.”

- Malianperseverance

Meaning

Creating something of value requires repeated effort and refinement.

Malian blacksmiths (numu) are revered as transformers of raw material into useful tools. Their craft requires hundreds of hammer strikes.

Origin

Malian

Language

Bambara

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