Tiili Buka afanwu lah Mala lon

The Sun doesn't appreciate it's own light. Tilo in Mandinka indicate to a day but consequently, also the Sun. They count a day by the Sun. Tili kilin, one day or one Sun, tili fula, two Sun or two days.. What would the comment be directed at that the 'Sun doesn't appreciate it's own rays or light?' Mandinka proverb