"He who carries others on his back walks ..." - Kenyan Proverb

“He who carries others on his back walks with those who carry him in their hearts.”

- Kenyancommunity

Meaning

Those who serve the community earn enduring love and gratitude.

Swahili communities honor those who bear burdens for others. Service to the community creates bonds that outlast material exchange.

Origin

Kenyan

Language

Swahili

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