A proverb meaning 'do not chase those who leave' — don't cling to people who go away; accept their leaving.
彼が去ると言うなら、無理に引き留めるより我慢して見送ろう。去る者は追わずだ。
If he says he's leaving, rather than forcing him to stay, let's endure it and see him off. We shouldn't chase those who leave.
仕事を辞めた同僚に対して『去る者は追わず』という気持ちで次の人材を探すことにした。
Regarding the colleague who quit, we decided to adopt the attitude 'don't chase those who leave' and look for the next person.
恋愛でも友情でも、去る者は追わずの方が後悔が少ないことが多い。
In love or friendship, not chasing those who leave often leads to less regret.