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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
National
Shreya Biswas

African proverb of the day: 'The mother hen does not break its own...' - inspiring life lesson on motherhood, care, responsibility, protecting your family and loved ones, loyalty and importance of building strong relationships

African proverb of the day : Families, communities, and organizations are often built on trust, care, and mutual responsibility. People generally expect those closest to them to offer protection rather than harm, support rather than sabotage. Across generations, African proverbs have reflected these values, using simple observations from nature to explain human relationships and behavior. One traditional saying draws on the image of a mother hen to deliver a lesson about loyalty, responsibility, and the instinct to protect what one values most.

African Proverb of the Day Today on Protection and Responsibility

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