Only the thing for which you have struggled will last.Proverb · Yoruba · NigeriaSourceAfrican Studies Center, Some Nigerian Proverbs, Boston University, bu.edu/africa/outreach/teachingresources/literature-language-arts/np/. Accessed 30 Sept. 2026.ThemesPerseveranceWorkMore like thisDo not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.also about struggleThere is no easy walk to freedom anywhere, and many of us will have to pass through the valley of the shadow of death again and again before we reach the mountaintop of our desires.also about struggleIt's heavy, but I am able to carry it. Why? Because I'm an African woman. An African woman carries heavy loads anyway. That's how we are trained; we are brought up that nothing is unbearable. I use that now, positively. I use that now to have the thick skin that I have, and not fear, and move forward, and push; and push forward.also about struggleI was called a terrorist yesterday, but when I came out of jail, many people embraced me, including my enemies, and that is what I normally tell other people who say those who are struggling for liberation in their country are terrorists.also about struggleA vision on its own is not enough. Hard work & dedication is required to make that vision a reality.also about perseveranceBy trying repeatedly, the monkey learns how to jump from the tree.also about perseveranceNextWhether you're a farmer, builder or engineer, the opportunities are equal: Just add a little innovation.
