An ant-hill that is destined to become a giant ant-hill will definitely become one, no matter how many times it is destroyed by elephants. (Nigerian Proverb) - More Nigerian Proverbs...
Let him not destroy, or cause to be destroyed, any life at all, nor sanction the acts of those who do so. Let him refrain from even hurtingany creature, both those that are strong and those that tremble in the world. (Traditional Proverb) - More Traditional Proverbs...