The Economic Times

Korean proverb of the day: 'There is no man alive who will not climb over a neighbour's wall to steal after starving for three days...' A life lesson on what survival can make people do

The Korean Proverb of the Day, There is no man alive who will not climb over a neighbor's wall to steal after starving for three days; and a merchant making a deal on a full stomach can never comprehend the desperation of a hungry man, explores the realities of hunger, survival, and empathy. The saying highlights how extreme hardship can influence human behavior and reminds readers that those living in comfort may struggle to understand the choices made by people facing poverty.