Found some Yoruba idioms and proverbs. Here are some of my favourites:
Bi Ēēgun nla ba ni ohùn o ri gontò, gontò na a ni ohùn o ri Ēēgun nla
Translation: If a big masquerade claims it doesn't see the smaller masquerade, the small masquerade will also claim it doesn't see the big masquerade.
Meaning: If an important man does not respect those less important than himself, less important men will in turn refuse to give him his due.
Kò sí ęni tí ó ma gùn ęşin tí kò ní ju ìpàkó. Bí kò fę ju ìpàkó, ęşin tí ó ngùn á ję kojū.
Translation: No one rides a horse without moving his head, voluntarily or involuntarily.
Meaning: Your status in life dictates your attitude towards your peers
Bí abá so òkò sójà ará ilé eni ní bá;
Translation: He who throws a stone in the market will hit his relative
Meaning: Be careful what you do unto others it may return towards you or someone close to you
Adìẹ funfun kò mọ ara rẹ̀lágbà
Translation: The white chicken does not realize its age
Meaning: Respect yourself
