Píngshí duō dǎ jǐng, tiānhàn bù qiú shén.

平時多打井, 天旱不求神。

Lit [In] ordinary times, dig more wells [and in] times of drought [you will] not need to ask gods [for water].

Fig It is wise to make preparations against possible times of hardship well in advance. “Save for a rainy day.”

Note [See also héshuǐ bù zhǎng above.]

Topics DROUGHT HARDSHIPS PREPARATION