It’s an ill bird that fouls its own nest. -mid 13th

By coming and going, a bird weaves its nest. Ashanti, Ghana

It is a foul bird that fills his own nest

O yes, I am a patriotic Ghanaian. O yes, I am not corrupt. I say 'Yes' to patriotism, and 'No' to bribery and corruption.

Constant dropping wears away a stone. -mid 13th; earlier in Greek

Stir up an ant's nest