"The best time to plant a tree was twenty..." - Ugandan Proverb

“The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. The second best time is now.”

- Ugandanpatience

Meaning

Do not lament lost time; begin now and have patience for growth.

Tree planting in Uganda is both practical and spiritual. This proverb is used to encourage action despite delayed starts.

Origin

Ugandan

Language

Luganda

“Little by little the bird builds its nest.”

South African

“At the bottom of patience, one finds heaven.”

Senegalese

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