In addition to wit and irony, the natives and descendants of Irish They tend to stand out for their teachings accurate and relaxed. Among these lessons is the Proverbs very rooted in this culture that says «Time and patience make a snail reach Cork».
The phrase –“Time and patience bring the snail to Cork”in its original language – alludes to perseverance as a supreme value, such is the interpretation given by the tour guide Keith O’Harawho has been living in that country for 35 years and edits the specialized site Irish road trip.
The idea is that even with adverse or remote objectives and goals, persistence and focus are excellent decisions. As for the points against, name the snail that represents extreme slowness and Cork -an important city in the south of Ireland-, like distance.
Another aspect of the message is that the important thing is to be in motion and on the way towards the desired direction.
Why is this phrase important to the Irish people?
Although there is no specific data on its origin, it is part of the collection of the oral tradition of that culture.
At the same time, it is impossible to deny that it has a close relationship with the history of the country. It is worth remembering that his past was marked by famines, massive emigrations, economic delays and political conflicts.
The conjunction of these factors can be taken as a trigger for the assessment of the resistance, patience and the ability to move forward despite adversity.
Nor should we overlook that there are other sayings of this town that have the same meaning. For example: «A good start is half the job»which gives relevance to the beginning of any project.
Other sayings of European origin that have the same meaning
“With patience everything is achieved.”
“Everything comes in its time.”
“Consistency conquers what happiness cannot achieve.”
“Rome was not built in a day.”
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