Rotting Proverbs

You can use salt to prevent meat from rotting, but what will you use to prevent salt from rotting? (Afghan Proverb)
The nose didn't smell the rotting head. View proverb
Hindi Proverb
A rotting fish begins to stink at the head. View proverb
Italian Proverb
When ten thousand soldiers lie rotting, the general's reputation is enhanced. View proverb
Japanese Proverb
They is no incence for something rotting. View proverb
Swahili Proverb