You don’t have to cut a tree down to get at the fruit.
More Cambodian Proverbs:
With water make rivers, with rice make armies.Cambodian
A husband should not talk of pretty girls in front of his wife.
Cambodian
Don't let women who attract attention walk behind you.
Cambodian
If you are doing wrong, make sure you don't get fat from it.
Cambodian
People give, but don't be in a hurry to take.
Cambodian
You can't claim heaven as your own if you are just going to sit under it.
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