The True Meaning
There are lots of things attached to this quote.
Contrary to the perception of the society, this quote has no origin.
It is mostly an advice and sometimes an adage.
You will dispute the fact that it is sometimes an adage till you read the following questions.
- What happens to the same grass when both elephants make up/make love?
- What happens to the grass when both elephants feed?
- What happens to the grass when both elephants falls to sleep?
If you are still in wonders, here is a snap from me.
The grass still suffers afterall.
Are you still disputing the fact that the grass will inevitably suffer on whatever the activities of the elephants?
Certainly not now because where this quote stood as an adage its quite different sometimes as an advice.
For the sake of those using this quote over two super powers (countries) going to war, all parties suffers. The aftermath of war affects everybody so I see no relevance in that quote.
You may want to try another adage after considering the depth of the aforementioned quote.
For example, "the rich also cry". Now that's what I call an adage any day, any time.
Why? Because it has an understood depth. It is a very good way of characterizing an element of discussion.
The quote we are discussing here today does not characterize an element; it is naturally pluralized and if used without caution, its effect will plummet to become of less relevance in the end.
There are substitutes to avoid the mayhem of using this quote i.e "what goes around, comes around" "what ever you sow, you must reap" ...and so on.
A lot of people do not understand the damaging impact of using the quotes wrongly. So many others believe it originated from Africa.
This quote is global, do not attach a continent or country to it.
Use it wisely!
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Johnnygan (Beryl Ace)
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