A Nigerian proverb, “One who has been bitten by a snake lives in fear of worms,” highlights how past trauma can lead to unwarranted caution. While learning from painful experiences is vital for survival, the saying warns against letting fear expand to harmless situations. True wisdom lies in distinguishing real threats from imagined ones, preventing a life consumed by unnecessary dread.
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Nigerian proverb of the day: “One who has been bitten by a snake lives in fear of worms” and why old wounds make us fear harmless things
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