What does it mean?
Preparing before the need arises prevents problems.
Closest English saying: Plan ahead; roughly “better safe than sorry”.
What does it literally say?
Των φρονίμων τα παιδιά πριν πεινάσουν μαγειρεύουν
Ton fronímon ta pediá prin pinásoun mayirévoun
“The children of the prudent cook before they get hungry.”
Cooking before you are hungry stands for foresight and planning.
How is it used?
«Έκανε έγκαιρα αντίγραφα ασφαλείας. Των φρονίμων τα παιδιά πριν πεινάσουν μαγειρεύουν.»
“She made backups in good time. The children of the prudent cook before they get hungry.”
Where does it come from?
Traditional Greek folk usage. eipane has not documented a first author or a first written record for this saying.
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