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“The one who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.”
Meaning
Monumental tasks are accomplished through many small, persistent actions.
Cultural Context
Igbo entrepreneurial culture celebrates incremental wealth-building. Successful traders often started with nearly nothing and built empires through persistent small steps.
Origin
Nigerian
Language
Igbo
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