In the narrow pass, there is no brother and no friend.

What it means

In a real crisis, people often look after themselves first. Do not assume others will carry you through the tight spots. Be ready to get through on your own strength.

The source

"In the narrow pass, there is no brother and no friend." This Arabic proverb is recorded in Burckhardt, Arabic Proverbs (1830), no. 419. Translated by John Lewis Burckhardt, 1830.

"At the narrow passage there is no brother and no friend."

John Lewis Burckhardt, 1830, Burckhardt, Arabic Proverbs (1830), no. 419. Text read at archive.org.

Who said it

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Questions

What does "In the narrow pass, there is no brother and no friend." mean?

In a real crisis, people often look after themselves first. Do not assume others will carry you through the tight spots. Be ready to get through on your own strength.

Who said "In the narrow pass, there is no brother and no friend."?

Arabic proverb. Source: Burckhardt, Arabic Proverbs (1830), no. 419.

What is the original wording?

At the narrow passage there is no brother and no friend (John Lewis Burckhardt, 1830). Translated by John Lewis Burckhardt, 1830.

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