Arab Proverb Quotes
He who is strong, concedes.
Context
There is a corollary to this proverb, that frequently reflects itself in Arab culture. It is that one who is not strong must never concede. To concede out of strength is manly and noble. To concede out of weakness is cowardly and base. Middle Eastern International politics is totally irrational to Westerners when a badly defeated country of group will often not even meet with the victors to discuss peace or terms of surrender. It is the victors only who can make concessions without losing dignity and respect.
Topics
Compassion
Concessions
Courage
Honor
Power
Respect
Self-Control
Strength
Tolerance
War
Weak, Weakness, Weaknesses
Wisdom
Compromises, Compromising
Empathy
Forgiveness
Generosity
Humility
Middle East
Proverbs
Self-Sacrifice
Victory
Self-Awareness
Concession
Arab, Arabs
War & Peace
Strength of Character
Citations
Arab Proverb, [Bedouin]
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