“The nuts from a palm tree do not fall without dragging a few leaves with them.”

Every significant action causes some collateral effect; nothing important happens without consequences.

“Do not cut off the monkey's tail before it is dead.”

Do not act on an outcome before it is certain; finish the task fully before celebrating or moving on.

“Pride goes only as far as one can spit.”

Arrogance has real limits; boasting cannot carry a person further than their true ability.

“The iron never takes advice from the hammer.”

Those who are constantly struck down by hardship rarely trust the one causing it, however well-meant the lesson.

“Little by little, the bananas grow.”

Patience and steady effort over time bring results that cannot be rushed.

“A cat that goes to a monastery still remains a cat.”

A change of surroundings does not change a person's true nature.