Fish don’t get caught in deep water.
More Malawian Proverbs:
Don't teach the tiger cub to eat meat.Malawian
When you are crossing over a river you might be eaten by crocodiles, but don't let yourself get bitten by the little fish.
Malawian
The most fragrant of flowers are eaten by the green-fly.
Malawian
The body pays for a slip of the foot, and gold pays for a slip of the tongue.
Malawian
Fear to let fall a drop, will always make you spill a lot.
Malawian
One muddy buffalo makes the whole herd dirty.
Malawian