"The river cuts through rock not because ..." - Ethiopian Proverb

“The river cuts through rock not because of its power but because of its persistence.”

- Ethiopianperseverance

Meaning

Consistent effort over time achieves what raw force cannot.

Ethiopia's Blue Nile gorge, carved over millennia, demonstrates the power of persistence. The river's patient work is a national metaphor.

Origin

Ethiopian

Language

Amharic

“The river is never in a hurry, yet it reaches the sea.”

Malian

“Patience can cook a stone.”

Nigerian

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