
ProverbWisdom
English origin
Though the sun shines, leave not your cloak at home.
Meaning: Unexpectedly harsh conditions can arrive suddenly, so maintain preparedness despite present comfort.
Origin: Recorded in A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases, an undated collection published in London by Whittaker & Co. around 1880 and credited to Thomas Preston. Its earlier history hasn't been traced.
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