"A cloud that passes over does not always..." - Tswana Proverb

“A cloud that passes over does not always bring rain.”

- Tswanapatience

Meaning

Not every threat materializes; do not panic at every sign of trouble.

Cultural Context

Kalahari communities watch clouds anxiously during dry spells. Experience teaches that most clouds pass without rain; only patience reveals which ones deliver.

Origin

Tswana

Language

Setswana

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