Korean proverb of the day: 'When whales fight, the shrimp’s back gets broken' — A brutal reminder that when giants clash, the smallest in the room suffer in silence
- When whales fight, the shrimp's back gets broken.
- "It takes just eight words to describe a truth that has shaped history, politics, workplaces, and even family life.
- The Korean proverb 고래 싸움에 새우 등 터진다 (Gorae ssaume saeu deung teojinda) paints an unforgettable image: Two enormous whales locked in battle, while a tiny shrimp—powerless and uninvolved—ends up injured simply because it happens to be nearby.
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- When whales fight, the shrimp's back gets broken.
- "It takes just eight words to describe a truth that has shaped history, politics, workplaces, and even family life.
- The Korean proverb 고래 싸움에 새우 등 터진다 (Gorae ssaume saeu deung teojinda) paints an unforgettable image: Two enormous whales locked in battle, while a tiny shrimp—powerless and uninvolved—ends up injured simply because it happens to be nearby.
Sources: Times of India