This proverb underscores the requirements for a stress-free life. In the modern world, it is often said that a fugitive will always be watching his/her back. In the same vein, this African proverb reminds us that the decisions we make today will likely follow us for most of our lives. It is, therefore, noteworthy for a person to keep away from evil so that he/she may not have to contend with evil for most of his/her life.
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