A turtle travels only when it sticks its neck out


Korean Proverb

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A turtle makes progress when it sticks its neck out
SOURCE UNKNOWN
The turtle makes progress only when he sticks his neck out.
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Behold the turtle: He only makes progress when he sticks his neck out.
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Remember the turtle -- He never makes any progress till he sticks his neck out.
SOURCE UNKNOWN
Watch the turtle. He only moves forward by sticking his neck out.
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Your piece stinks. We fed it to the turtle.
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