The young magpie that pulls feathers out of his mother thinks that he is showing gratitude in that way.
More Tibetan Proverbs:
A nibbling rabbit can also die of overfeeding.Tibetan
If peace reigns in the land, a nun can govern it.
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If the master gets drunk it is an honorable drunkenness; if the servant does it is evidence of his mean disposition.
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The moon grows darker as it gets nearer to the sun.
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One good punch on your enemy's nose, gives more pleasure than hearing well-meaning advice from your elders.
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A lie is like a jump from a high roof.
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