The Economic Times

Proverb of the day from Ethiopia: 'A person who isolates themselves from advice is like a Sunday market; it begins with...' Why people who refuse advice may be letting opportunities slip away

The Ethiopian proverb, A person who isolates themselves from advice is like a Sunday market; it begins with loud shouting, but ends completely empty without bearing any lasting fruit, highlights the importance of staying open to guidance and different perspectives. Using the image of a busy market that eventually produces nothing of lasting value, the saying warns that confidence, activity, and big plans alone are not enough for success.