Learn English – In the darkest nights, the moon is dearly missed

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This is the translation of an Arabic proverb which means that during these hard times you miss someone who made life easier, happier, and so on:

In the darkest nights, the moon is dearly missed.

For example, it was first said when a just and kind Arab Leader was killed, and his people became hungry, oppressed, exiled, etc. with the tyranny that replaced it. So basically in these times of hardship and struggle, that man is dearly missed.

Are there any proverbs or saying or lines from poetry that are similar?

Best Answer

You never know what you've got till it's gone — Wiktionary

Good friends, family and acquaintances shouldn't be taken for granted.

Never take someone (or something) for granted — TFD

To expect someone or something to be always available to serve in some way without thanks or recognition; to value someone or something too lightly.
"I wish you didn't take me for granted."
"I guess that I take a lot of things for granted."

Related: "Let Her Go" by Passenger is a song full of such lines. From azlyrics.com,

Well you only need the light when it's burning low
Only miss the sun when it starts to snow
Only know you love her when you let her go

Only know you've been high when you're feeling low
Only hate the road when you're missing home
Only know you love her when you let her go

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