He who sits in the shade won’t take an axe to the tree.
More Japanese Proverbs:
He who is too servile ruins his back.Japanese
When ten thousand soldiers lie rotting, the general's reputation is enhanced.
Japanese
Under a powerful general there are no feeble soldiers.
Japanese
Transactions in Hell also depend upon money.
Japanese
Don't scratch your shoe when it's your foot that itches.
Japanese
Adversity is the foundation of virtue.
Japanese