"When the egg teaches the hen, the egg wi..." - Yoruba Proverb

“When the egg teaches the hen, the egg will crack.”

- Yorubawisdom

Meaning

There is danger in presuming to instruct those more experienced than you.

Yoruba hierarchical culture respects experience and seniority. Younger people who overstep may face consequences.

Origin

Yoruba

Language

Yoruba

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