"He who speaks the truth must have one fo..." - Egyptian Proverb

“He who speaks the truth must have one foot in the stirrup.”

- Egyptianstrength

Meaning

Truth-telling requires courage because it often makes enemies.

Cultural Context

Egyptian marketplace wisdom teaches that honest merchants may lose customers but preserve their integrity. Truth-telling requires readiness to face consequences.

Origin

Egyptian

Language

Arabic

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