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Samoan - Samoa - Samoan

O le ala i le pule o le tautua.

The path to leadership is service.

Meaning

Leadership is earned by serving others.

Literal translation

The road to authority is service.

Usage example

Ia tautua muamua; o le ala i le pule o le tautua.

Serve first; the path to leadership is service.

Cultural context

Used to teach servant leadership.

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