Distracted by what is far away, he does not see his nose.
More Malagasy Proverbs:
Better to lose a little money than a little friendship.Malagasy
Don't be so much in love that you can't tell when it's raining.
Malagasy
The eel that got away is as fat as your thigh.
Malagasy
Divorce a young woman and you make another man happy.
Malagasy
Sick people are like kings.
Malagasy
Roosters' tail feathers: pretty but always behind.
Malagasy