The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago; the next best time is now.
More South African Proverbs:
When you have touched a woman, you have struck a rock.South African
No stake ever grew old with the bark on.
South African
Hope does not kill; I shall live in hope of getting what I seek another day.
South African
When the elephant is slain all the tribes gather together to eat of it.
South African
Walls have ears, and little pots too.
South African