ఆదాయములేకనే శెట్టి వరదబోడు

This expression is the Telugu equivalent of 'Every effect has a cause' or 'Nothing happens without a reason.' It is used to explain that every action, event, or result is preceded by a specific motive or trigger. In a practical sense, it suggests that if something has occurred, there must be a logical explanation behind it.

There is a cause for all things. (Italian.)*

This proverb describes a person who is extremely calculating and never does anything unless there is a personal benefit or profit involved. It is used to highlight the opportunistic or materialistic nature of individuals who prioritize gain over risk or logic.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where an accessory or a secondary element becomes larger, more expensive, or more burdensome than the main object itself. It highlights ironical imbalances, similar to the English expression 'the tail wagging the dog.'

This expression emphasizes that fear is a major obstacle to success. It suggests that being afraid leads to physical instability (trembling) and mental weakness, which ultimately prevents a person from achieving their goals or winning.

This expression implies that success or the pursuit of victory provides a sense of courage and security. As long as one is winning or confident in their success, fear cannot take hold. It is often used to motivate someone to focus on the goal rather than the obstacles.

This proverb is used to mock someone who is so extremely stingy or profit-oriented that they won't even perform a basic action to save themselves if they don't see a material gain in it. It describes a person who is obsessively calculative, even in life-threatening situations.

This proverb describes a person who is extremely calculating and profit-oriented. It suggests that certain individuals will never take a risk or perform an action unless they are guaranteed a personal gain or benefit. It is used to mock someone's stinginess or their habit of never doing anything out of pure altruism.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely stubborn or inflexible in their reasoning. It refers to someone who makes an initial calculation or decision and refuses to change it, even when shown to be wrong or when circumstances change. It highlights a lack of logic or a 'one-track' mind.

This proverb is used to describe a person who puts on excessive airs or makes a huge fuss over nothing. It refers to someone who acts exhausted, sick, or defeated even before facing any real hardship or effort, often to gain sympathy or avoid work.

* Hij verdient een' stuiver en heeft wel voor een' braspenning dorst. † Ex uno specta omnia. ‡ Ex pede Herculem.

This proverb describes a situation of extreme persistence or stubbornness where damage has already been done, yet the cause of the damage continues unabated. It is used to refer to people who do not stop their troubling actions even after causing significant loss, or when unfortunate events keep occurring despite everything being lost.