"He who waits for the dawn will not miss ..." - Maasai Proverb

“He who waits for the dawn will not miss the sunrise.”

- Maasaipatience

Meaning

Patient preparation ensures you do not miss life's most important moments.

Maasai warriors wake before dawn for cattle inspections. The discipline of early rising rewards them with first light on the savanna.

Origin

Maasai

Language

Maa

“However long the night, the dawn will break.”

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