Khmer Proverbs x2
Khmer Proverb – “When the water rises, the fish eat the ants, but when the water recedes, the ants eat the fish.” The American equivalent of this is “Every dog has its day.” The meaning is that we will all be successful at some point in our lives. Even though we may suffer here on earth, when we reach heaven, we will be rich.
Khmer Proverb – “When the elephants fight; the ants run for cover.” This is a proverb that seems to have been taken from the Swahili, “When elephants fight, the grass suffers.” It refers to the times when two very strong and opposing forces disagree that those not engaged in the fight should seek shelter, much like the refugees during the Khmer Rouge Genocide.
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