"The fisherman does not blame the sea; he..." - Ghanaian Proverb

“The fisherman does not blame the sea; he mends his net.”

- Ghanaianperseverance

Meaning

Take responsibility for your own preparation rather than blaming circumstances.

Ewe fishing communities along the Volta River estuary accept the sea's indifference. Success depends on the fisherman's own readiness.

Origin

Ghanaian

Language

Ewe

“The old net that is not mended catches no fish.”

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