This Malagasy proverb from the Merina people highlights the significant and positive impact that a kind and exceptional person can have on others. It means that when someone is truly good or benevolent, even those who barely interact with them feel their positive influence. The equivalent proverb in English would be: ‘Blessed is the one who stays, even those he passes by sigh with delight.’ It emphasizes that the presence of a virtuous and kind person brings happiness to everyone around them.