Nne ewu na-ata agbara, ụmụ ya na-ele ya anya n’ọnụ.

Literal translation

The mother goat chews grass while her young watch her mouth.

Explanation

The young goats pay attention to their mother as she eats. Example teaches before instruction does.

When to use it

When an adult's actions are teaching children more than their words.

Source: Anyabuike, proverb 12.