"The moon moves slowly, but it crosses th..." - Ghanaian Proverb

“The moon moves slowly, but it crosses the town.”

- Ghanaianpatience

Meaning

Steady, unhurried progress eventually achieves its goal.

Akan astronomers and farmers tracked the moon for planting schedules. Its reliable, slow passage across the sky symbolizes trustworthy persistence.

Origin

Ghanaian

Language

Twi

“The river is never in a hurry, yet it reaches the sea.”

Malian

“Little by little the bird builds its nest.”

South African

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