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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica Oct 23

    Today’s African #proverb: A person whose seeds have not germinated does not stop planting. A Kikuyu proverb sent by Macharia Waigera, Nyeri, Kenya. How do you interpret this proverb? https://bbc.in/2yqLQT6 pic.twitter.com/JRXKi68x48

    11:00 PM - 23 Oct 2018
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    • Quintus Lentulus Batiatus Yomi Ayodele Ejabefio Daniel Vozi Edward AfricanByArt Jeff Chinawa Shemarr.Ashley 🧚🏾‍♀️ Tony Jnr 👦 Austinomilano
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      1. Ikem Prospero Trump‏ @ikem_prospero Oct 23
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        In all your efforts, be patient.

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      1. Ikem Prospero Trump‏ @ikem_prospero Oct 23
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Though things are not going according to plans shouldn't stop you from planning again.

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      1. Quintus Lentulus Batiatus‏ @1Quintus Oct 23
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        I'm not Kenyan but I think it means that you don't quit until you succeed at what you're doing. I stand for correction though.

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      1. Sheila chet‏ @Sheilachet Oct 23
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        hard work and never give up

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      1. Tar Deux‏ @ArcaneAce Oct 23
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Never give up!

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      1. Yomi Ayodele‏ @TheYomiAY Oct 23
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        Persistence, not giving up is key

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      1. Abuh Monday E.‏ @mday4success Oct 23
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        You keep trying until success or growth is inevitable.

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      1. RBG Revolutionary But Geeky‏ @yawn_so_retro Oct 23
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Keep going the benefits of your actions aren't necessarily immediate.

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      1. Kaka‏ @Kaka0702158 Oct 23
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Keep on tryig until u get the result u expect..

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      1. Abuu Hadoswa‏ @AbuuHadoswa Oct 23
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        Never give up when facing challenge

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      1. Olukayodeolotu‏ @Iamolotukayode Oct 23
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        Someone who has not reach his goals or vision shouldn't relent.

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      1. Ikem Prospero Trump‏ @ikem_prospero Oct 23
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        Even though your dreams has not come true, you shouldn't stop dreaming.

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      1. Precious Kumbani‏ @PreciousKumbani Oct 29
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        Keep pushing until you achieve your goal.

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      1. Eric Lilies‏ @eric_lilies Oct 24
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        Utamerithitie ndatigaga kuhanda...

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      1. Titus Bokasi‏ @TitusBokasi3 Oct 24
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        Never quite trying in life,today you may fall stand up try again until it's done 💪💪💪

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      1. Madenga Sydeny‏ @YSymade Oct 24
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        Cast your bread upon many waters fir in due season you shall reap. Spread the risk, keep trying, don't be derailed by delayed results to endeavour in new avenues. Never give up

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      1. Nyombi Thomas‏ @NyombiThomas2 Oct 24
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        aaaaaaa same time that proverb is not bird

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      1. frank ekombo‏ @frankekombo Oct 23
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        "Resiliency" should be the watch word of most African states in spite of the delay in economic emergence.

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