Word definitions
kana: quarrel violently
Translation
What has failed has failed; there can be no dispute over a mother’s wealth.
Inspiration
Traditionally, when a woman dies all her belongings go to her family of origin.
Application
Sometimes we just have to accept that something has been unsuccessful, or won’t work. There is no point in keeping on trying to fix it.
Similar Proverbs
1. Chakona chakona, amai havaroodzwi.
2. Zvikoni zvikoni, mimba haibvi negosoro.