Ara
a stream cannot rise above its source
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ağaç ne kadar büyürse büyüsün kökü kadar yer kaplar
used to imply that someone or something cannot surpass their own limitations, such as their own abilities, resources, or environment
Proverb
Example
Despite their ambition and hard work, the small business owners realized that a stream can not rise above its source, and decided to seek outside help to expand their business.
