A needle mistakenly cast into the ocean is lost forever — it can no longer sew a royal regalia for the king in the palace.

So it is with anyone who despises the golden, free counsel of an elder; he will end up as an irreparable loser, while the elder loses nothing.

Therefore, never reject such advice. Hold fast to it, for it was born out of wisdom and experience.

Be wise!

— *Johnson Adetomiwa*