"The old rope is not thrown away until a ..." - Kenyan Proverb

“The old rope is not thrown away until a new one is woven.”

- Kenyanwisdom

Meaning

Do not discard what works until you have a proven replacement ready.

Luo fishermen depend on ropes for nets and boats. Discarding old equipment prematurely risks being left with nothing.

Origin

Kenyan

Language

Luo

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

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