
ProverbWisdom
International origin
To know the road ahead, ask those coming back
Meaning: Learn from people with experience before embarking on an unfamiliar path.
Origin: Quoted in English as a Chinese proverb, sometimes with the claim that Confucius recorded it, but no Chinese source for this wording has been traced. Its advice — learn from people who have already made the journey — is found in many traditions.
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