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Mr. Tom Posted 4 years ago
Vocabulary

When giants cast shadows, hope for the shade

Hi

I read this saying in a proverb book--no explanation, no background, no context. Would you say if you are familiar with the saying? Any possible exegesis?

When giants cast shadows, hope for the shade

Thanks,

Tom

  

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I found one example in a Robert Ludlum novel, which cites it as an "ancient Bagdhivi proverb."
I've never heard of it.

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Mr. TomWould you say if you are familiar with the saying?

I am certain that it is no saying or proverb at all, at least not in English.

Mr. TomAny possible exegesis?

I can't see how there could be. It's nonsense.

A Google search leaves me believing that Robert Ludlum made it up for the dedication of a book. I

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