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“The vulture is patient in the sky because it knows its time will come.”
Meaning
Patience rooted in confidence produces calm endurance.
Cultural Context
East African vultures soar for hours without landing. Their aerial patience is rewarded by finding carcasses that other animals miss.
Origin
Kenyan
Language
Swahili
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