Even monkeys fall from trees.

The proverb means that even the most skilled or experienced people make mistakes. By choosing an image of a monkey—an animal assumed to be naturally adept at climbing—the saying underlines how error is not proof of incompetence but a normal part of any practice. It can function as reassurance after failure, a warning against overconfidence, or a reminder to stay humble and attentive. In many contexts it also implies that a single slip should be met with patience and learning rather than harsh judgment, because perfection is unrealistic even for those who seem most “at home” in a task.