"The horse that arrives early gets the be..." - Malian Proverb

“The horse that arrives early gets the best water.”

- Malianperseverance

Meaning

Consistent effort and promptness are rewarded.

In arid Mali, water access determines survival. The proverb encourages diligence and early, persistent action to secure vital resources.

Origin

Malian

Language

Bambara

“A patient man will eat ripe fruit.”

Nigerian

“It is the dog that digs deepest that finds the bone.”

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