Solutions should be Proportional to Problems

Solutions should be Proportional to Problems

Do not respond to a mosquito with a hammer because you will miss and hurt yourself instead. Kenyan Proverb

Interpretation

This Kenyan proverb advises us to approach our problems with solutions that are proportional to them. It is another way of saying do not overreact.

Note: This interpretation is our opinion. We encourage you to agree, disagree, or provide an alternate interpretation.

Sources

Illustration by @davidicart.