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There's a relevant Dutch saying here, "high trees catch a lot of wind"

• taneq 5y ago
  If you're not making anyone mad, you're probably not doing anything important.
  • dr_dshiv 5y ago
    That is not a Dutch saying. In the Netherlands, there are literally rap songs extolling the virtues of Normal.
    • pshc 5y ago
      Interesting, I would love to hear more and/or read the lyrics!
      • ricardobeat 5y ago
        Dutch culture favors blending in vs standing out. Another saying - japanese I think, that comes to mind, is "the nail that sticks out gets the hammer". I was sure there was a softer dutch version about "the tallest flower gets the snip" or something but I can't find a reference :) I feel that this is not the same spirit as 'high trees catch a lot of wind' though, that one in particular is about how famous/important people will receive a lot of criticism, and does not refer to the 'be normal' attitude.
        • mathgeek 5y ago
          Along the same lines as "the tallest blade of grass is always mowed" and "the late worm misses the bird".
        • hcrisp 5y ago
          "The higher up the tree the monkey climbs, the more his butt is exposed." - Jack Welch (I think)
        • manicdee 5y ago
          Tall poppy syndrome.
    • nitrogen 5y ago
      Honestly, it would probably help if American music and entertainment had more of a "here's how we overcome together" theme and less "sing about my bling and you don't get a thing."
  • bruce343434 5y ago
    Sure, but import doesn't imply good. Putin is arguably making people mad right now.
• max-ibel 5y ago
  Viel Feind, viel Ehr!