African Sayings

If you think you are too small to make a difference, you haven't spent a night with a mosquito.

African proverb

This proverb might need no interpretation if you have spent a night with a mosquito in the room — the persistent whistling in your ears, and the bites that follow. It makes a huge difference in your night.

Just as the tiny mosquito can make such a big difference, you should reassess any doubts you have about yourself and realize that you too can make a difference. You can stand up in protest against your obstacles, and initiate positive change.

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