"The bridge you burn today may be the one..." - Nigerian Proverb

“The bridge you burn today may be the one you need to cross tomorrow.”

- Nigeriancommunity

Meaning

Do not destroy relationships; you may need them in the future.

Yoruba trade networks extend across West Africa. Burning bridges with trading partners has real economic consequences.

Origin

Nigerian

Language

Yoruba

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