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“The weaver bird builds many nests before choosing one.”
Meaning
Thorough preparation and multiple attempts lead to the best outcome.
Cultural Context
East African weaver birds construct and discard several nests. Their iterative process models productive perseverance through trial and error.
Origin
Kenyan
Language
Swahili
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