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Going fast or far

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Proverb in the local language
Different variations found in many languages. For example, the Luo of East Africa say "Alone, a young man runs fast but with an elder, while slower, they go far." A similar proverb is found in West Africa and Southern Africa.
Proverb's direct translation
If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.
Proverb's meaning
It is more productive to do something together, though doing it alone can be faster.
Equivalent proverb
United we stand
From: Unknown but widely quoted as an African proverb.

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