"He who bathes in the morning knows the d..." - Rwandan Proverb

“He who bathes in the morning knows the depth of cold.”

- Rwandanwisdom

Meaning

Only those who take initiative truly understand the difficulty involved.

Rwanda's cool highland mornings make early bathing bracing. The proverb honors those who act while others wait for comfort.

Origin

Rwandan

Language

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