亀かめの甲こうより年としの功こう

expression

the older, the wiser

Proverb emphasizing that experience gained with age is more valuable than even a turtle's long-lived shell. Used to praise or acknowledge the wisdom of elders.

• 祖そ父ふはいつも「亀かめの甲こうより年としの功こう」と言いって、私わたしたちに助じょ言げんをくれる。

  My grandfather always says 'the older, the wiser' and gives us advice.