Although he who walks behind an elephant may feel very secure, he is likely to get splattered with elephant dung.
More Laotian Proverbs:
The voice of a poor man does not carry very far.Laotian
Learning means loving the country.
Laotian
One piece of wood will not make a fire.
Laotian
When the water rises, the fish eat the ants; when the water falls, the ants eat the fish.
Laotian
You know, you teach. You do not know, you learn.
Laotian
If you like things easy, you'll have difficulties; if you like problems, you'll succeed.
Laotian