The proverb ‘Aza mihaingo ambonin’ny tsikoko’ serves as a warning against pride and boastfulness. Literally translated as ‘Don’t boast beyond your abilities,’ it underscores the importance of maintaining humility and not overestimating one’s skills or accomplishments. By doing so, one avoids unnecessary disappointment and criticism. An equivalent proverb in English might be ‘Don’t bite off more than you can chew,’ which also encourages modesty.