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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Gandharv Walia

Proverb of the day: 'A horse may take the warrior to the battlefield but...' Life lessons from African proverb on personal accountability, external support, self-reliance, and why a person needs to fight his own wars

Proverb of the day brings attention to an Ethiopian proverb that says, "A horse may take the warrior to the battlefield but can never fight." This traditional African saying uses a simple image to explain an important lesson about life. A horse can carry a warrior to the place where the battle begins, but the horse cannot fight the battle. In the same way, people may receive help, resources, education, or guidance from others, but they must still take responsibility for their own actions. The proverb continues to remain meaningful because it reminds people that personal effort and accountability cannot be replaced by outside support.

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