"The snake has no legs, yet it climbs the..." - Ghanaian Proverb

“The snake has no legs, yet it climbs the tallest trees.”

- Ghanaianperseverance

Meaning

Lacking conventional advantages does not prevent achievement; find your own way.

Ewe snake observations teach that unconventional approaches can overcome apparent limitations. Adaptability replaces missing tools.

Origin

Ghanaian

Language

Ewe

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

Kenyan

“Even crawling on hands and knees, one can reach the destination.”

Ethiopian

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