When the water rises, the fish eat the ants; when the water falls, the ants eat the fish.
More Laotian Proverbs:
Live with vultures, and become a vulture; live with crows, and become a crow.Laotian
If you must be a servant, serve the rich; if you must be a dog, let it be a temple dog.
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When you've heard it you must see it; when you've seen it make a judgement with your heart.
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One piece of wood will not make a fire.
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Although he who walks behind an elephant may feel very secure, he is likely to get splattered with elephant dung.
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Learning means loving the country.
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