"Maybe not. Maybe, just maybe, there's something they've missed that's important. With patience and calm, even a burro can climb a palm." This last was one of her many Dominican sayings she had imported into her scrambled English.
Which English idiom has the same meaning as the one underlined in this excerpt?
The English idiom with the same meaning as the underlined saying is "Where there's a will, there's a way."
The English idiom that has a similar meaning to the phrase "With patience and calm, even a burro can climb a palm" is "Slow and steady wins the race."
The underlined phrase, "With patience and calm, even a burro can climb a palm," is a Dominican saying that implies that anyone can accomplish something difficult if they approach it with patience and calmness. It suggests that perseverance can lead to success, regardless of one's abilities or limitations.
The English idiom that has a similar meaning to this saying is "Where there's a will, there's a way." This idiom expresses the idea that if someone is determined and motivated enough, they can find a solution or achieve their goal, even in challenging situations.