English - United Kingdom
A single bead does not make a necklace
One contribution matters, but completion needs many parts.
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Ukrainian - Ukraine
A promise is a debt carried by the tongue (Ukrainian seed expression 50)
A promise is a debt carried by the tongue
Words create responsibility.
Open idiomLuganda - Uganda
The road to the field starts at the doorstep (Luganda seed expression 33)
The road to the field starts at the doorstep
Big goals begin with small first actions.
Open idiomWolof - Senegal
The ant carries tomorrow one grain at a time (Wolof seed expression 39)
The ant carries tomorrow one grain at a time
Steady small effort builds future security.
Open idiomEnglish - United Kingdom
The field rewards the hand, not the wish
Results follow action, not desire alone.
Open idiomLuganda - Uganda
A hidden thorn still waits for bare feet (Luganda seed expression 34)
A hidden thorn still waits for bare feet
Unresolved problems can hurt later.
Open idiomWolof - Senegal
A mirror does not laugh at the face (Wolof seed expression 40)
A mirror does not laugh at the face
Honest feedback should reveal, not mock.
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A quiet apology repairs a noisy mistake
Humility can heal damage caused by error.
Open idiomLuganda - Uganda
The song is sweeter when the chorus joins (Luganda seed expression 35)
The song is sweeter when the chorus joins
Shared effort improves success and joy.
Open idiomWolof - Senegal
The fence is strongest where neighbours agree (Wolof seed expression 41)
The fence is strongest where neighbours agree
Community safety depends on cooperation.
Open idiomEnglish - United Kingdom
The river that forgets its source loses its song
People should remember their origin and values.
Open idiomLuganda - Uganda
A basket woven in haste drops the maize (Luganda seed expression 36)
A basket woven in haste drops the maize
Rushed work often fails.
Open idiomWolof - Senegal
A wandering cow still knows the taste of home grass (Wolof seed expression 42)
A wandering cow still knows the taste of home grass
People remember where they belong.
Open idiomEnglish - United Kingdom
A lamp in one house can guide many feet
One person’s knowledge can help many others.
Open idiomLuganda - Uganda
The cloud that gathers quietly may bring the strongest rain (Luganda seed expression 37)
The cloud that gathers quietly may bring the strongest rain
Quiet preparation can produce powerful results.
Open idiomWolof - Senegal
The pot boils faster when the lid is trusted (Wolof seed expression 43)
The pot boils faster when the lid is trusted
Focus and confidence help work move faster.
Open idiomEnglish - United Kingdom
The mat is warmer when space is made for another
Hospitality and inclusion strengthen community.
Open idiomLuganda - Uganda
A door closed gently can open again (Luganda seed expression 38)
A door closed gently can open again
Handle conflict with care to preserve future options.
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