Proverb in the local language
Tingambirwa akarya erisho rye
Someone ate his own eye
Proverb's direct translation
The one who did not listen ended up eating his eye.
Proverb's meaning
If you don't listen to advice, you will learn the hard way.
From: Runyankore in Uganda
General comments
A vulgar version goes that the person who doesn't listen defecated on a certain plant that is known for not breaking when bent but instead, stands right back up when released.
