అంకు చదువు చదివి అంకున జెడుదురు

This expression is used to mock someone who boasts about having complete knowledge or mastery over a subject, often used in a sarcastic context when the person's actions or actual knowledge suggest otherwise. It highlights overconfidence and pretentious behavior regarding one's learning.

This proverb describes a person who is intellectually mature or advanced for their age but physically young or inexperienced in physical arts and combat. It is often used to characterize someone who excels in academics but lacks physical prowess or experience in manual skills.

This proverb is used to describe someone who spends more money or effort on the tools and accessories of a task than on the actual work or learning itself. It highlights a disproportionate focus on appearances or materials rather than the core objective.

This expression suggests that a true scholar or wise person is consistent in their knowledge and behavior, regardless of formal education. It implies that true wisdom is not just about what one learns from books, but about having a unified character and clarity of thought where formal learning and natural instinct align perfectly.

This proverb is used to mock people who use their age or the passage of time as an excuse for their ignorance or for forgetting basic skills. It highlights a situation where someone who should be experienced and knowledgeable tries to justify their lack of knowledge by comparing themselves to the younger generation's failures.

This expression is used to describe a situation where parents or others have high expectations or hopes for someone who lacks the necessary interest, aptitude, or capability. It highlights the irony of people putting in effort or showing concern when the subject is inherently unable or unwilling to succeed in that particular task (usually education).

This proverb is used to criticize someone who lacks common sense or practical wisdom despite being highly educated. It suggests that a simple, uneducated person (like a washerman) who performs their duties effectively and understands the practicalities of life is more valuable than a scholar who cannot apply their knowledge or lacks humility.

This expression suggests that those who remain perpetually stuck in books or theoretical learning without practical application or worldly wisdom often fail to reach high status or administrative success. It highlights the difference between academic knowledge and the street-smartness required for leadership.

This traditional proverb suggests that a woman's reputation or household suffers if she wanders aimlessly outside, while a man fails in life if he stays idle at home without going out to seek opportunities, work, or social connections. It emphasizes gender-specific social roles common in historical contexts.

This proverb is used to mock someone whose education or learning has not improved their wisdom or has actually made them more confused or foolish. It describes a situation where despite putting in the effort to learn, the person remains ignorant or produces nonsensical results, often misapplying their knowledge.