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This proverb is equivalent to 'As you sow, so shall you reap.' It signifies that the results or outcomes of any endeavor are directly proportional to the effort, quality, and preparation invested in it. It is used to remind someone that their success is a reflection of their own hard work.

This proverb advises that being overly hesitant or shy when eating or conducting business leads to loss. If you are shy while eating, you remain hungry; if you are shy in business dealings, you may suffer financial loss or be cheated. It encourages assertiveness and clarity in essential life activities.

A bashful dog never fattens. ( German. )* A modest man at Court is the silliest wight breathing. * Es wird kein blöder Hund felt,

This proverb advises that being shy or overly polite in two specific areas—eating and financial/business dealings—can lead to personal loss or dissatisfaction. If you are too shy to ask for food, you stay hungry; if you are too shy to discuss terms or money in business, you face financial losses.

This proverb advises that being overly hesitant or shy in two specific areas—eating and business dealings—is detrimental. In the context of food, if you are shy, you might remain hungry; in business or practical affairs, shyness can lead to losses or being cheated. It encourages being assertive and clear about one's needs.

This proverb suggests that in certain situations, being overly modest or shy can lead to personal loss. Specifically, when eating (so you get enough to satisfy your hunger) and when conducting business or legal matters (so you ensure your interests are protected), you must be direct and outspoken.

This expression emphasizes the paramount importance of trust and loyalty. It suggests that regardless of one's power, wealth, or status, a person is ultimately vulnerable and must rely on those they trust for their basic needs and safety. It is often used to highlight that loyalty is a more valuable asset than authority.

This proverb highlights that once a person experiences supreme spiritual bliss or true inner peace (Ananda), they no longer crave material wealth, property, or worldly possessions. It is often used to describe how a profound spiritual awakening or a superior experience makes one indifferent to smaller, temporary worldly benefits.

This proverb is used to describe how a person's status, character, or achievements are often reflective of their environment, upbringing, or the resources available to them. It is frequently cited from Vemana's poems to suggest that one's greatness is proportionate to their inner depth and the company they keep.

This proverb describes efforts or investments that yield no results or benefits. Just as staying awake (vigil) for a dead body serves no purpose and feeding a barren cow results in no milk, it is used to describe wasted labor or futile actions.

This expression suggests that individuals become accustomed to the environment they are raised in, no matter how toxic or harsh it may be. It is used to describe people who have grown up in negative circumstances and therefore find those conditions normal or even necessary for their survival.