"The termite that builds the mound starts..." - Ugandan Proverb

“The termite that builds the mound starts with one grain of earth.”

- Ugandanperseverance

Meaning

Even the most impressive achievements begin with the tiniest first action.

Uganda's massive termite mounds, some taller than a person, are built one tiny particle at a time over years. They model persistence.

Origin

Ugandan

Language

Luganda

“Little by little the bird builds its nest.”

South African

“The one who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.”

Nigerian

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