Persian proverb of the day: “War first robs you of your laughter, and then your....” Why Iranian civilization believes “He who has not seen war does not know....” Lessons from old Persian wisdom: Why
Published on: April 25, 2026, midnight | Source: The Economic Times
Persian proverb of the day: War does not begin with bombs. It begins with belief. A nation convinces itself that conflict is necessary. That it is justified. That it is controlled. But history shows something very different. The real damage of war is not what breaks. It is what disappears quietly. The Persian proverb says, “War first robs you of your laughter, and then your memory.” This is not poetry for beauty. It is a warning. Laughter is the first sign of safety. When people feel secure, they laugh. When fear enters, laughter leaves. Slowly, naturally, without announcement.
