“Bí ojú onílé bá mọ tíntín, tí ojú àlejòó tó gbòǹgbò, onílé ní ńṣe ọkọ àlejò.”
English
Even though the host's eyes are tiny, and the guest's eyes are huge, it is the host who holds sway over the guest.
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