Yoruba - Nigeria - Yoruba
Bi omode ba subu a wo iwaju.
When a child falls, the child looks forward.
Meaning
Young people often think first about what comes next rather than what caused the mistake.
Literal translation
A child who falls looks ahead.
Usage example
Bi omode ba subu a wo iwaju, ki agba to fi eko han.
When a child falls and looks forward, an elder shows the lesson.
Cultural context
Often contrasted with elder reflection and experience.