"It is the dog that digs deepest that fin..." - Tanzanian Proverb

“It is the dog that digs deepest that finds the bone.”

- Tanzanianperseverance

Meaning

The most persistent effort yields the greatest reward.

Tanzanian rural communities value hard work and tenacity. This proverb is used to encourage perseverance in farming, education, and trade.

Origin

Tanzanian

Language

Swahili

“A patient man will eat ripe fruit.”

Nigerian

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

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