The Fisherman’s Stars: 30 Proverbs on Patience, Fate & Navigation
Life along the coasts of the Indonesian archipelago has long been shaped by tides, winds, and the invisible pull of fate. Local proverbs often reflect this seafaring wisdom. For generations, fishermen have risen before dawn, studied the sky, read the currents, and offered prayers before casting their nets into waters whose gifts could never be guaranteed. The ocean teaches lessons