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“The termite that builds the mound starts with one grain of earth.”
Meaning
Even the most impressive achievements begin with the tiniest first action.
Cultural Context
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
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