But from those who were reputed to be important (whatever they were, it makes no difference to me; God doesn't show partiality to man)--they, I say, who were respected imparted nothing to me,
Waaye ñi ñu gën a fonk --ak lu man a doon seen sag xooluma ko, ñépp a yem fa kanam Yàlla — waaye ñooñu ñu teg njiit boog, bi ma dajee ak ñoom, yokkuñu dara ci sama sas.