"Even crawling on hands and knees, one can reach the destination." - Ethiopian Proverb

“Even crawling on hands and knees, one can reach the destination.”

- Ethiopianperseverance

Meaning

No matter how slow or difficult the progress, persistence leads to success.

Cultural Context

Ethiopia's mountainous terrain makes travel arduous. This proverb reflects the highland people's tenacity in overcoming physical and metaphorical obstacles.

Origin

Ethiopian

Language

Amharic

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