This metaphor refers to a Native American tale told by Pierre Rabhi, philosopher and lecturer.
«One day, legend tells, there was a huge forest fire.
All the terrified and dismayed animals watched the disaster helplessly. Only the little hummingbird was active, fetching a few drops of water in its beak to throw on the fire.
After a while, the armadillo, annoyed by his ridiculous behaviour, said to him: Hummingbird! Are you crazy? Do you think you're going to put out the fire with these drops of water?
I know that, replies the hummingbird, but I'm doing my part »
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