This phrase literally translates to 'He who doesn't take advice, doesn't get old'. It's a way of saying that if you don't listen to advice or learn from others, you may not live long or succeed in life.
Examples
- Spanish: Siempre le decía a mi hermano, 'el que no coge consejos, no llega a viejo', pero nunca me escuchaba.
- English: I always used to tell my brother, 'he who doesn't take advice, doesn't get old', but he never listened to me.