AFRICA
“A rooster is not expected to crow for the whole world.”
JAPAN
猿も木から落ちる (saru mo ki kara ochiru) “Even monkeys fall from trees.”
PHILIPPINES
‘Ang hindi marunong lumingon sa pinanggalingan ay hindi makarating sa paroroonan’
emphasises the importance of acknowledging your roots to reach your destination.
NEPAL
“Like cumin in the mouth of an elephant.” Opportunity comes but does not linger.
INDIA
“Be so busy improving yourself that you have no time to criticise others.”
