the highest branch is not the safest roost
the highest branch is not the safest roost
proverb Because a position of power is widely coveted, it does not guarantee safety to the holder. Why do you think so many prominent people have been assassinated? The highest branch is not the safest roost. I know you want to be president one day, but honey, the highest branch is not the safest roost.
See also: branch, high, not, roost, safe
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