Evil gotten, evil spent.
More Ethiopian Proverbs:
The point of the needle must pass first.Ethiopian
What one hopes for is always better than what one has.
Ethiopian
The dog I bought, bit me; the fire I kindled burned me.
Ethiopian
If you offend, ask for pardon; if offended, forgive.
Ethiopian
A loose tooth will not rest until it's pulled out.
Ethiopian
The cow knows the cowherd but not the owner.
Ethiopian