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Shona Definition
Munhu anotsvaga chaanoda neshungu haangashayi zvachose. Kana akashaya zvake zvaanenge achida zvose anogona kuwana nyange chiduku zvacho.
English Translation
When the hawk misses its prey it snatches up rubbish instead. Someone who searches determinedly never comes away completely empty-handed; if he cannot get what he wanted, he still gets something small.
Cultural Context
“Used to encourage persistent effort, since even a failed attempt brings back some gain.”
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This is a variant of
Gondo harishayi / kuti rashaya rapunga mararaAn eagle rarely comes away empty-handed; on the occasions it does fail, all it gathers is refuse.