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Qesey biqesey inqwilalih b'igru yikheyyid
In its own time, even an egg gets up and walks on its own legs.
What it means
An egg looks still and lifeless until the day it isn't. Some things can't be rushed; they hatch when they're ready, so be patient.
Tigrinya
· East Africa
Source and context
From:
Tigrinya, East Africa
Source:
Tigrinya proverb; documented by Eritrea Ministry of Information (shabait.com) and Tigrinya proverb archives (tewle.com)
The meaning given here is our own reading. Other interpretations exist.
Patience
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