A hopeful Ethiopian proverb: When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion. This is part of a complete episode.
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Here’s a great Ethiopian proverb.
When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion.
Ooh, I love it.
Isn’t that a great way of saying there’s strength in numbers? You know, pull together and make something happen? Evocative.
When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion.
Yeah, those little filaments, but you get enough of them, you can tie up that beast.
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