"The ostrich cannot fly, but no one calls..." - Kenyan Proverb

“The ostrich cannot fly, but no one calls it weak.”

- Kenyanstrength

Meaning

Lacking one ability does not make someone deficient; everyone has their own form of strength.

Cultural Context

East African wildlife observation teaches that every creature has unique capabilities. The ostrich compensates for flightlessness with incredible speed.

Origin

Kenyan

Language

Swahili

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