Does anyone know what this chinese proverb means?
Ants can move even mighty mountains.
2007-03-13 14:44:10 · 7 answers · asked by uclagirl128 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
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The only proverb I could find about ants is the one below
An ant may well destroy a whole dam.
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If a small problem is overlooked, it could develop into a big disaster as ant can multiple making tunnels in the dam to allow water soak in and consequently bring it to a collapse
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2007-03-13 15:13:10 · answer #1 · answered by LucySD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't judge a book by its cover. Although an ant is small it can carry more per its weight than a human can. As a result, it can move a mountain - IE mountain of sand, mountain of dirt. The "mountain" also refers to that which is relevant to the ant.
2007-03-13 21:48:51 · answer #2 · answered by keith 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that it means that even small ants can move something so large as a mountain when they work together to do it. it sounds like an encouring kind of statement - i think the message says that just about anything is possible if you work together and help each other out.
2007-03-13 21:48:59 · answer #3 · answered by Marcey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ants are one of the strongest creatures in proportion to body mass (I believe); hence the stories about ants carrying away picnic baskets...etc.
If several "ants" (i.e. hardworking people willing to "pull their weight") cooperate, they can accomplish large tasks (i.e. "move mighty mountains").
"Together, we can acheive anything" type of message.
It probably also means that we shouldn't judge someone's capabilities based on their physical appearance/perceived mental capabilities, etc. "Give people a chance and they might surprise you" kind of thing, since even the tiniest creature is capable of doing great things.
2007-03-13 21:50:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a large can of raid cause ants multiply, and they stink when you squash them...
2007-03-13 22:05:31 · answer #5 · answered by TONY 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No matter how little you are you have the opportunity of influencing the world.
2007-03-13 21:51:33 · answer #6 · answered by elaine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
given enough effort and enough time, even small things can wear down large things
2007-03-13 21:48:07 · answer #7 · answered by scrabblemaven 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋