"One finger cannot lift a pebble." - Ethiopian Proverb

“One finger cannot lift a pebble.”

- Ethiopianunity

Meaning

Cooperation is essential; no task can be accomplished alone.

Cultural Context

Ethiopian communal labor practices (debo) bring entire communities together for harvests. This proverb is the philosophical foundation of collective work.

Origin

Ethiopian

Language

Amharic

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