Today’s Korean proverb: “When whales fight, the shrimp’s back breaks”—a cruel reminder that when giants clash, the smallest person in the room suffers in silence
When whales fight, the shrimp’s back is broken. “When whales fight, the shrimp’s back is broken.”Just eight words can describe a truth that has shaped history, politics, the workplace, and even family life.Korean proverb Shrimp’s back explodes during fight with whale (Gorae ssaume saeu and teojinda) paints an unforgettable picture: Two huge whales get into … Read more
