"When elephants fight, it is the grass th..." - Kenyan Proverb

“When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.”

- Kenyannature

Meaning

When the powerful clash, ordinary people bear the consequences.

Cultural Context

This East African proverb draws from observing wildlife on the savanna. It is widely used to comment on political conflict and its impact on common people.

Origin

Kenyan

Language

Swahili

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