Proverb: “Bí íbèrè kò ṣe l’ọ́wọ́ òtítọ́, bí àjọṣe”
Country: Yoruba (an ethnic group in Nigeria)
Translation: “If honesty is not in the beginning, then beware the end.”
Meaning: If a venture or relationship does not start with honesty and sincerity, it might lead to unfavorable outcomes. Integrity from the start is essential.