Though a tree grows ever so high, the falling leaves return to its roots.
More Malay Proverbs:
Where there is sugar, there are bound to be ants.Malay
The turtle lays thousands of eggs without anyone knowing, but when the hen lays an egg, the whole country is informed.
Malay
Where there's a carcass, there will be vultures.
Malay
A fool is like the big drum that beats fast but does not realize its hollowness.
Malay
Ants die in sugar.
Malay
Smack a tray of water and you get to wash your face.
Malay