Makɔrɔba ka kun biri ka tama bɛ tɛ sira dɔnbali ya ye, majinki do. (Quand tu vois un sage le regard baissé sur la route, ce n'est pas parce qu'il ne la connait pas, c'est par sagesse.)
The flower motif is found here suspended from the mouth of the character painted in grey with his head bowed. If the wise man lowers his gaze, it is to avoid encountering the ardour of youth, for he knows that it is a transitional period. The golden frame refers to the wealth that, according to the artist, lies in proverbs and learning them.
