Ọ̀rọ̀ ni a sọ fún ọlọ́gbọ́n, òwe ni a ń sọ fún ọmọlúwàbí
Literal translation
A word is said to a wise man, a proverb is said to a well-mannered person
Figurative meaning
Wise people can understand and learn from simple instructions, while well-mannered people can understand and learn from proverbs
Usage
When a younger person quickly reads between the lines during a delicate situation and acts perfectly without needing explicit instructions.
Themes & situations
Source
Contributor: personal knowledge