"The one who moves a mountain begins by c..." - Nigerian Proverb

“The one who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.”

- Nigerianperseverance

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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