The proverb ‘AFO RIRININA ILEFANA MANGATSIAKA ATONINA MAHAMAY’ emphasizes the importance of maintaining a certain level of activity or vigilance. Here, the fire represents effort or work. In winter, when the fire dies out, meaning when one stops working or being active, the cold comes, symbolizing difficulties and problems. Conversely, when the fire is revived, or when effort is put in, it brings warmth and comfort, symbolizing success and protection against difficulties. An equivalent proverb in English could be ‘No pain, no gain.’