Meaning Alternatives Hindi Equivalents 1 : Pride makes one think too high of himself, it blinds one to the dangers. Ego is a man's worst enemy. The weak shall inherit the earth. 1. अधिक घमंड लंका नाशे। 2. घमंडी का सिर नीचा ।
Illustrative Story
There stood, close to an oak tree, a bamboo reed.
The oak tree was stout and strong. Its branches spread out in all directions. Th reed was thin and supple. It swayed in whatever direction the wind blew.
The oak tree said, in a gruff voice, "You are very docile. Why do dance to the tune of the wind? Stand up, reed, hold yourself erect, as I do. Tell the wind that you are not at its command. Show some guts. This world is for the strong." you
The bamboo reed did not say a word. Silence, it thought, was golden. "Did you not hear me? Why don't you reply?" the oak tree growled.
"What can I say? You are strong and sturdy. I am weak. But listen to me The wind, if it gets really violent, can be very dangerous. When the wind blows with fury, show it respect. Otherwise..." the reed did not complete the sentence.
The oak tree thundered, "No wind can do anything to me."
The gentle breeze which made the reed swing, overheard the tree's comment It brushed over the bark of the tree and wafted away
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