proverb
Morning never comes after the afternoon
Philosophical Summary
Just as the day has a fixed cycle that cannot be inverted, projects, rituals, and life stages have a required order. Trying to harvest 'afternoon' results without performing the 'morning' preparation leads to structural collapse. It counsels the seeker to respect the timeline of work and to never attempt to skip the foundational steps.
Meaning
Time and order are non-negotiable; bypassing the foundation guarantees a failed result.
Usage Context
Used to reprimand someone who is being impatient or attempting to skip necessary training/preparation.
Sacred Verses
isese
Yorùbá
Àárọ̀ kì í ṣí ẹ̀yìn ọ̀sán.
English
Morning never comes after the afternoon. There is an order to all things; do not try to harvest where you failed to plant.
Tradition Perspectives
isese