proverb · Legacy record
If the snake has no poison or the man has no ego–no one fears them. – Nepalese
If the snake has no poison or the man has no ego–no one fears them. – Nepalese
Historical period not yet established
Understand the thought
Meaning in plain English
A snake without poison and a man without ego described as unfearable link fear with a capacity or attitude imagined as threatening. The supplied wording includes a Nepalese label.
What the words are saying
The precise context and earliest origin are unverified. A critical reading does not provide an animal-safety rule or make intimidation necessary for dignity. A useful discussion can distinguish respectful confidence from threats without judging gender, personality or human value through how much others fear someone.
Everyday example
Someone asserts a fair boundary without treating intimidation as a required sign of strength.
When to use it
Use it critically to examine fear and status rather than promote threatening conduct.
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What it does not mean
No animal safety finding or human worth through intimidation is established.
Agent-assisted editorial interpretation. This explains the words; it does not by itself verify their author or earliest origin.
Attribution & collection notes
- Author or tradition
- Traditional
Attribution: traditional - Country attributed
- Not established
A country attribution does not establish the earliest origin. - Historical period
- Historical period not yet established
No sufficiently supported historical placement has been established. Import and download dates are not treated as composition dates. - Recorded source
- Contributor-provided wisdom reference (2014 AD)
Supplied reference B; unit 1006; PDF page 86; collection label: Miscellaneous Proverbs
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- Culture
- Miscellaneous Proverbs