అన్నాలన్నీ సున్నాలు, అప్పాలన్నీ కప్పాలు

This expression is used to describe the segregation of people or things based on their quality, value, or character. It suggests that talented, virtuous, or high-quality entities naturally group together, while mediocre or useless ones form their own separate group. It is often used to comment on social circles or the classification of objects.

Like will to like.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of personal supervision and hard work in one's business or agriculture. It suggests that if you rely entirely on others (like a farmhand or employee) to do your core work without oversight, the inefficiency or lack of care will eventually lead to financial loss or debt.

This expression describes the behavior of narrow-minded or jealous people who, like frogs in a well, try to pull down anyone who attempts to climb up or succeed. It is used to characterize small-mindedness and the lack of a broader perspective or community support.

This expression is used to describe a clear segregation between two groups based on quality, status, or nature. It implies that like-minded or similar-valued things (or people) naturally group together, separating the common or inferior from the rare or superior.

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This expression is used to describe someone who takes undue advantage of praise or respect. It refers to a situation where a person, being flattered or treated with excessive reverence, uses that position to fulfill their own greed or selfish interests.

This expression is used to describe a person who lives beyond their means or spends borrowed money on luxuries and comforts instead of being frugal. It highlights the short-sightedness of enjoying life through debt.

This expression is used to describe a situation where things or people are organized and categorized by quality or merit. It suggests that excellence is separated from the ordinary, or that like-minded/similar-status individuals naturally group together.

This proverb is used to describe the natural segregation or grouping of people based on their qualities, status, or character. It implies that 'like attracts like' and that people of similar nature (good with good, or bad with bad) tend to congregate in their own respective circles.

This proverb is used to describe investments or ventures that require upfront borrowing or initial expenditure but eventually yield high enough profits to cover both the new and old debts. It highlights the value of productive assets.

This expression is used to describe an arrogant or boastful attitude displayed by those with excessive wealth. It refers to a situation where a rich person underestimates the value of something grand or behaves as if their wealth makes anything easily attainable for a trivial price.