Onye jekata ghalu, nke o jelueje a naa ya ni-iyi.

When one embarks on a journey or project and halfway through one decides to go back or abandon the project, then all (your) initial efforts are a waste.

• Postproverbial: Onye jekata ghalu, nwanne ya enyelu ya aka.
  Translation: When one embarks on a journey and later decides to discontinue, his brother (others) should encourage or assist him.
  

Nigeria (Igbo)

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person journey waste halfway abandon