A sinking vessel needs no navigation.
More Swahili Proverbs:
Running on the roof finishes at the edge.Swahili
Do not pretend to be a white fowl.
Swahili
The maker of wooden spoons saves his hand from fire.
Swahili
A wepon which you don't have in hand wont kill a snake.
Swahili
When your Companion is being shaved, put water.
Swahili
Water flows down the valley does not climb the hill.
Swahili