Crabs teach their offspring to walk straight.
More Malawian Proverbs:
Every joy will follow in grief's footsteps.Malawian
One little arrow does not kill a serpent.
Malawian
He can see a louse as far away as China but is not aware of an elephant on his nose.
Malawian
Kick away the ladder and your feet are left dangling.
Malawian
Do not be like the mosquito that bites the owner of the house.
Malawian