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The loudest duck gets shot.

~ Chinese Proverb

The squeaky wheel gets the grease.

~ American Proverb

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I think these two proverbs in comparison are really fascinating. In one example if you are loud and annoying, you are eliminated. In the other, you are rewarded. Both probably work, but each has different long-term implications, I think.

I feel like there could be some middle ground between getting shot and getting spoiled. Something like:

A whimpering dog can help dig himself out of a hole.

~ Boettcher Proverb

Not sure that will catch on.