"Let him not vow to walk in the dark, who has not seen the nightfall"
Simplified meaning
Imagine a person promises to walk through a forest at night, but they've never experienced how dark it gets and how hard it is to see in the dark. This quote suggests that it's unwise to commit to doing something difficult or unknown without understanding what it really involves. If you don't know what challenges you might face, you might struggle more than you expected. For example, someone might say they can handle a very demanding job without knowing how stressful it can be. It's better to gain some experience or knowledge about the situation first. That way, when you make a promise, you know what you're getting into and can be more confident that you'll succeed.
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