The last partridge to rise gets the most sticks thrown at it.
More South African Proverbs:
What the poor man says is not listened to.South African
Walls have ears, and little pots too.
South African
The wrong-headed fool who refuses counsel, will come to grief.
South African
You are not great just because you say you are.
South African
Abundance does not spread; famine does.
South African
Hope does not kill; I shall live in hope of getting what I seek another day.
South African