忠言耳に逆らう

忠言耳に逆らう
(ちゅうげんみみにさからう)
Japanese meaning
人が忠告してくれる言葉は、自分の欠点や弱点を言われるので、なかなか素直に聞き入れにくいということ。
English meaning
Honest advice is often unwelcome to the ears because it points out our faults.
Literal English translation
Good advice grates on the ear.