"The river is never in a hurry, yet it re..." - Malian Proverb

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

- Malianpatience

Meaning

Steady, persistent effort reaches the goal without rushing.

The Niger River's slow, winding path through Mali sustains millions. Its unhurried flow is a daily reminder that persistence prevails.

Origin

Malian

Language

Bambara

“Little by little the bird builds its nest.”

South African

“Patience is the key which solves all problems.”

Somali

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