実みのるほど頭あたまの下さがる稲いな穂ほかな

expression

the more learned, the more humble; the boughs bearing the most hang lowest

Proverb comparing a rice ear that bends as it ripens to a wise person who becomes humbler with knowledge. Often used to praise modesty in accomplished people.

See also: 実るほど頭を垂れる稲穂かな

• 彼かれは有ゆう名めいな学がく者しゃなのにいつも腰こしが低ひくい。まさに実みのるほど頭あたまの下さがる稲いな穂ほかなだ。

  He is a famous scholar, yet he is always humble. Truly, the more learned, the more humble.