Every time you have something good there is someone who wants you to throw it so as they can pick it.
More African Proverbs:
He who predicts or prophesise isn't the one who causes his predictions to take shape.African
The gourd that never leaves the boozing centre attains cracks.
African
Being a good friend of a scorpion doesn't mean that you can't be stung by a honeybee.
African
You can't become a teacher before your taught.
African
Many hens may be in love with one cock, but none will be jealous of the other.
African
If a bird does not recognise a tree, it will not rest on it.
African