"The weaver bird builds many nests before..." - Kenyan Proverb

“The weaver bird builds many nests before choosing one.”

- Kenyanperseverance

Meaning

Thorough preparation and multiple attempts lead to the best outcome.

East African weaver birds construct and discard several nests. Their iterative process models productive perseverance through trial and error.

Origin

Kenyan

Language

Swahili

“The spider who builds its web in a corner is not discouraged by the broom.”

Ghanaian

“Little by little the bird builds its nest.”

South African

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