The Economic Times

Italian Proverb of the Day: Dont sell the bears skin before killing it. A timeless lesson on patience

Italian Proverb of the Day: Dont sell the bears skin before killing it warns against assuming success before an outcome has been secured. Using the image of a hunter and an unattained reward, the proverb encourages patience, caution and realistic planning. Its message closely parallels the English proverb Dont count your chickens before they hatch, reminding people that expected results are not guaranteed.