The notion that “you can’t discuss malaria with a mosquito” highlights the futility of trying to reason or negotiate with a source of harm that lacks understanding or goodwill. Just as mosquitoes are carriers of malaria and act purely on instinct without moral consideration, some problems or adversaries cannot be resolved through dialogue or reasoning. This saying serves as a metaphor for situations where confronting an issue or adversary through conversation is ineffective, emphasising the need for other means of addressing harm or conflict.
The Bible says in Proverbs 26:4-5: “Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be just like him. Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes.”
This passage acknowledges the complexity of dealing with foolishness or harm. Sometimes silence is the wisest response to avoid getting drawn into fruitless conflict, while other times a firm response is necessary to prevent harm. Similarly, trying to “discuss malaria with a mosquito” is often pointless because the mosquito, representing the source of harm, cannot understand or change its nature through discussion.
In essence, this notion reminds us to recognize when dialogue is futile and encourages us to seek practical solutions rather than wasting effort on unproductive conversations.
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