A Swahili proverb, “Zimwi likujualo halikuli, likakwisha,” originating from Tanzania, speaks to the idea that those who know you well are less likely to harm you, and even potential threats eventually diminish. The proverb literally translates to “A monster that knows you does not eat you; eventually, it passes away.” It’s a traditional saying rooted in understandings of relationships and the boundaries of potential harm. The saying suggests that familiarity can offer a degree of protection. This concept implies a level of restraint even from powerful or dangerous individuals who are acquainted with someone. The proverb's wisdom resonates with themes of resilience and the eventual fading of adversity. It was recently featured in an article published by Daily News in Tanzania.