"An elder who falls is a bridge for those..." - Nigerian Proverb

“An elder who falls is a bridge for those who follow.”

- Nigerianwisdom

Meaning

Even the failures of experienced people provide lessons and pathways for the next generation.

Yoruba reverence for elders extends even to their mistakes. An elder's misstep teaches the young what to avoid.

Origin

Nigerian

Language

Yoruba

“An old man sitting down sees farther than a young man standing up.”

Igbo

“Do not look where you fell, but where you slipped.”

Liberian

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