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When the grub falls from the tree to the earth and the chicken goes to peck it up; the grub then asks it, "Since when have we had any quarrel with each other?"
Meaning: Be wary of the hostile nature of people when you are weak
If one rejoices when someone dies, the pain of death awaits him
Meaning: Be wary of celebrating unfortunate events
When a son of the land does something bad, he is forcibly dragged through his father's courtyard
Meaning: The actions of one person will reflect on friends and relatives
It is not with the same mouth used to borrow palm kernels that is used to repay them
Meaning: People are kind when they are in need, but act differently otherwise
When the grub falls from the tree to the earth and the chicken goes to peck it up; the grub then asks it, "Since when have we had any quarrel with each other?"
Meaning: Be wary of the hostile nature of people when you are weak