అంగిట విషము, మున్నాలికను తియ్యదనము.

This proverb emphasizes how practice and habits reinforce a state. Just as constant practice makes a singer's voice more melodic, constantly dwelling on illness or complaining about pain can make one's health feel worse or cause the ailment to persist. It is used to highlight that persistent effort leads to mastery, while persistent negativity leads to decline.

This proverb suggests that secret schemes, conspiracies, or malicious gossip often result in the downfall or ruin of homes and families. It emphasizes that backbiting and clandestine plotting cause unnecessary destruction in society.

This proverb highlights how power and danger manifest differently. A king's anger or a mere look of disapproval can destroy someone (symbolized by the eye), whereas a snake's threat is physical and direct through its bite (teeth). It is used to advise caution when dealing with powerful people or dangerous entities.

This expression is used to suggest that a problem or an evil force can only be neutralized or countered by something of its own nature or intensity. It is similar to the English proverb 'Fight fire with fire' or 'Like cures like.'

This proverb is used to describe a hypocritical person who speaks very sweetly and kindly to one's face but harbors malicious intentions or hatred in their heart. It warns against being deceived by charming words from someone who is internally deceitful.

This proverb satirically describes a person who pretends to surrender everything to a teacher or mentor but remains deeply attached to their physical comforts and material possessions. It is used to mock hypocritical devotion or someone who talks about sacrifice but keeps the most important resources for themselves.

This expression is used to describe something that appears attractive, sweet, or beneficial on the surface but is actually harmful or dangerous underneath. It is often applied to deceptive words, treacherous people, or tempting offers that have hidden negative consequences.

A flattering speech is honeyed poison. (Latin.)* Sugared words generally prove bitter. (Spanish.)†

This proverb describes a hypocrite who speaks very sweetly or kindly to your face while harboring malicious intent or hatred in their heart. It is used to warn someone about people whose words do not match their true internal feelings.

Honey in his mouth, words of milk; Gall in his heart, fraud in his deeds. ( Latin. )*

This expression describes a hypocritical person who speaks very kindly and sweetly to your face but harbors malicious intentions or hatred in their heart. It is used to warn others about deceitful people who hide their true nature behind pleasant words.

This proverb suggests that things do not change their inherent nature simply because of their environment. Just as a neem tree remains bitter even if it grows near a source of fresh water like a well, a person's core character or the fundamental quality of a thing remains unchanged regardless of external circumstances.