Dignity as a Measure

Dignity as a Measure in the East and Africa

In the East and in Africa, there is a value that is rarely written down, yet always felt.

That value is dignity.

Relationships here rarely begin with terms or conditions.

They begin with tone, with time, and with the way people relate to one another.

Dignity is neither announced nor demanded.

It reveals itself in silence, in loyalty to one’s word, and in self-control.

A word often carries more weight than a document,

and silence more meaning than explanation.

Money may open a beginning,

but dignity determines whether the path continues.

In this environment, presence matters more than display,

and restraint often speaks louder than emphasis.

In the East and in Africa, dignity is not a theory.

It is a measure accompanied by trust.

Author

Vakhtang Imerlishvili

Orientalist | Arabist | Strategic Analyst