馬うまに乗のるまでは牛うしに乗のれ

expression

learn to crawl before you learn to walk

Proverb meaning one should master the basics before attempting something more advanced. Literally: 'Until you ride a horse, ride a cow.'

• 「馬うまに乗のるまでは牛うしに乗のれ」というように、まずは基き礎そをしっかり固かためることが大たい切せつだ。

  As the proverb says, 'learn to crawl before you learn to walk,' it's important to first solidify the basics.