This proverb teaches us the importance of not postponing a task under the pretext of being unprepared. The Malagasy rice fields require meticulous and regular attention; waiting for the tools to arrive, for instance, could jeopardize the harvest. Similarly, debating or discussing a task should not slow down the action that needs to be taken. It emphasizes diligence and the prompt execution of ongoing tasks. An equivalent proverb in English would be ‘Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today’.