Do not stand in a dangerous place hoping not to be hit.

Ethiopian proverb

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Why it matters

The idea in context

Don't court avoidable danger and trust to luck; remove yourself from harm's way.

Türkçe

Aynı kart, başka bir dilde.

Vurulmamayı umarak tehlikeli bir yerde durma.
Etiyopya atasözü

Önlenebilir tehlikeye davetiye çıkarıp şansa güvenme; kendini zararın yolundan çek.

Source trail

Read beyond the card.

Background reading: LuckAttribution and context are revised when stronger evidence appears. Corrections are welcome through the editorial page.
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