We can't all be top sawyers.

Meaning: Not everyone possesses equal skill or talent; accepting different aptitudes prevents resentment and sustains community cooperation.

Origin: From 'A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases' (1870). Public domain.

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