The Economic Times

African proverb of the day: 'If it's a big man that is hurting you...' Life lessons from motivational proverb on survival, caution, tactical patience, emotional control, power dynamics, self-preservation and masking vulnerability

African proverb of the day highlights the importance of caution, patience, and emotional control when dealing with powerful people. The proverb teaches that survival sometimes depends on staying calm instead of reacting with anger. It explains power dynamics, self-preservation, and tactical patience while encouraging people to protect themselves until the right time arrives to respond in a safer and wiser way.