The proverb assumes that I have submitted to be governed by something or someone other than my conscience. The proverb is an insult to a free spirit.
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Stay humble is different to be slave
not according to that proverb. In that proverb there is a hammer and a hammer wielder and there is me. If there is hammering going on and I am not hammering anybody then somebody is threatening to hammer me. Not slavery but not cool and very presumptious to assume the role of hammer weilder.
BTW. this has nothing to do with you personally lol. I actually like this convo and find you interesting. But I dislike that proverb. It implies and promotes servility and group think in my narrow experience and humble opinion.
Don’t worry bro, in a debate we all learn. I understand your point of view, I just think it is correct but very literal interpretation. Mine is more simpler: stay humble (humble ≠ slave)
But I think our debate makes clear the message of non-submissive 🤝
And I understand the intent of the proverb. Unfortunately also understand the mentality of Empire whales. Those words are too often misinterpreted to their favor.