You do not teach the paths of the forest to an old gorilla.
What it means
This proverb highlights the importance of experience. Just like old gorillas that have lived in and walked the forest long enough to know all shortcuts and the dangerous paths to avoid, people with experience in any project know the ins and outs. We should not dismiss their knowledge, nor should we be arrogant toward them. We should instead learn from them.
The proverb also speaks to the wisdom that comes with age.
