wenn der Berg nicht zum Propheten kommt, muss der Prophet wohl zum Berge kommen: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

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  • If the mountain will not come to the prophet, the prophet must go to the mountain; a literal rendering of the proverb's imagery.

• 2.

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  • If circumstances will not change to suit someone, that person must adapt by going to the situation or taking direct action; one must adjust one's approach to achieve an end.