Charamba charamba, pfuma yamai haikanirwi.

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.