This proverb indicates that while people may aim to emulate the nobility and virtues represented by Andriantahiana, in practice, they frequently prioritize accumulating wealth and possessions, symbolized by Andriamitahy. This tension between high ideals and material needs reflects a common human struggle. An equivalent English proverb might be: ‘Man proposes, God disposes’ or ‘Virtue and wealth don’t always go hand in hand.’