Ngam sarla fowru seeki, kutiiru ruwandu jalataa.

When the hyena’s trouser gets torn, the dog does not laugh.

The traditional proverb illustrates a situation whereby a person of lesser strength/capability is warned to learn a lesson from the misfortune of someone higher/mightier than him.

• Postproverbial: Ngam sarla fowru seek, wala mo nyotataɗaamo.
  Translation: When the hyena’s trouser gets torn, no one will stich it for her.
  

Nigeria (Fulbe)

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