The Economic Times

French proverb of the day: 'Better a ruined than a...' Life lessons on motivational proverb on wealth, freedom, hope, physical survival and future recovery

French proverb of the day: Better a ruined than a lost land is a proverb about survival, freedom, hope and recovery. It says that a damaged home or country can be repaired when people survive, while a completely lost land can mean the loss of identity, culture and independence. The saying encourages people to protect life, freedom and the chance to rebuild.