"The eagle that flies highest sees the fa..." - Zimbabwean Proverb

“The eagle that flies highest sees the farthest.”

- Zimbabweannature

Meaning

Rising above daily concerns provides perspective and vision.

The fish eagle is Zimbabwe's iconic bird. Its soaring flight inspires the idea that perspective comes from elevation above the ordinary.

Origin

Zimbabwean

Language

Shona

“An old man sitting down sees farther than a young man standing up.”

Igbo

“A bird that flies off the earth and lands on an anthill is still on the ground.”

Igbo

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