“Any river that forgets its source will definitely dry up.”

A person or community that loses touch with its roots and heritage eventually withers.

“The rabbit that stays in a hole must be ready to face the hunter's fire.”

Hiding from a problem instead of confronting it still carries its own risks.

“He that learns to eat without reservation must also learn to starve.”

A person who consumes everything without restraint should expect a season of scarcity in return.

“A monkey left behind laughs at the others' tails.”

It is easy to mock the struggles of others while ignoring one's own shortcomings.

“The search for a black fowl should always be done before darkness falls.”

Difficult tasks should be handled early, before circumstances make them even harder.

“A stubborn chicken learns its lesson in a hot pot of soup.”

Refusing sound advice often leads to a harsher lesson learned the hard way.