"You cannot build a house for last winter..." - Ethiopian Proverb

“You cannot build a house for last winter.”

- Ethiopianwisdom

Meaning

You cannot change the past; focus your energy on preparing for the future.

Ethiopian highland winters can be harsh. This proverb encourages forward-looking action rather than regret over past unpreparedness.

Origin

Ethiopian

Language

Amharic

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