Kung sino ang pumutak ay siyang nanganak.
“Whoever cackled is the one who laid the egg.”
The person who reacts loudest or protests first about an accusation is often the one who is actually guilty.
— Traditional Philippines Wisdom, Philippines
Source: Traditional Filipino proverb (salawikain), public-domain oral tradition; cross-referenced via thephilippineliterature.com and Filipino salawikain educational flashcard/reference collections (Quizlet, Brainly.ph).
More Proverbs from Philippines
He who does not look back to where he came from will never reach his destination.
One must remember and honor one's origins and roots in order to succeed and move forward in life.
If there is perseverance, there is stew.
Patience and hard work eventually bring rewards.
Mercy is with God, but action is with man.
God helps those who help themselves; one must act rather than rely on prayer alone.
He who walks too fast, if pricked by a thorn, is pricked deeply.
Acting in haste leads to graver mistakes; caution is wise.
A person in a tight spot will cling even to a blade.
Desperation drives people to take dangerous or risky measures.
Whatever the tree is, so is its fruit.
Children reflect the character of their parents, and results reflect their source.