Ni ye ibiri ki bi dɔ bobara filɛ ma wɛrɛ fɛnɛ ba biri ka i ta fila. (Si tu te baisses pour regarder le derrière de quelqu'un, quelqu'un se baissera pour regarder le tien.)
This painting depicts a figure bent over facing us, wearing boxing gloves, which symbolise the combativeness of those who seek to harm others. The repetitive patterns surrounding him are like eyes, representing gazes. This proverb advises us not to stoop to denigrating others, lest we ourselves be exposed in return.
