"it isn't the whistle that pulls the train" meaning in English

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Proverb

Head templates: {{head|en|proverb|head=it isn't the whistle that pulls the train}} it isn't the whistle that pulls the train
  1. Alternative form of it's not the whistle that pulls the train Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: it's not the whistle that pulls the train
    Sense id: en-it_isn't_the_whistle_that_pulls_the_train-en-proverb-IyuhCyQ9 Categories (other): English proverbs

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