అతడెంత ఘనుడైన అడుగక తీరదు.

This expression suggests that in life, to survive or succeed, one must possess either the strength and courage (Dheerudu) to face challenges head-on or the humility and submissiveness (Deenudu) to seek help and stay protected. It implies that being stuck in the middle with an ego but no strength is a recipe for failure. It is often used to advise someone on the attitude they should adopt depending on their circumstances.

This proverb is used to describe a person who speaks grandly or makes lofty promises but fails to deliver anything substantial or acts in a very stingy manner. It highlights the contrast between high-sounding talk and poor or insignificant actions.

A Mânika is a dry measure. The greatest talkers are always the least doers.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one person meets someone who is even more clever, powerful, or capable than themselves. It is often used to caution someone who is acting arrogant or boastful that there is always someone superior to them in the world.

One may be small in physical size, but one may be loud in speech. It is used both as a criticism of talkative person and as an appreciation of one whose achievements are higher than what one’s physical limitations would appear to permit.

* Un petit homme projette parfoia une grande ombre. ! Stakket Hund, kludet Ko, og liden Mand er gjerne hv modige.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one person encounters someone even more clever, skilled, or cunning than themselves. It is often used to imply that there is always someone superior or more formidable regardless of how great one thinks they are.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone who possesses the actual substance or the best parts of something is superior to someone who only has the large, hollow, or useless parts. It emphasizes quality and substance over sheer size or volume.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of quality over quantity, while also highlighting that resources are meant to be used. It suggests that a small amount of nutritious or high-quality food is better than a large amount of useless filler. In a broader sense, it means that whatever we possess should serve its purpose effectively.

This expression refers to 'Moola Vana' (rains during the Moola Nakshatram period) which are traditionally believed to be persistent and heavy. Metaphorically, it is used to describe a situation, problem, or consequence that is inevitable and bound to cause significant impact or trouble once it begins. It implies that certain events must run their full course before they subside.

This expression emphasizes self-respect and the value of labor. It suggests that working without compensation (forced labor or 'vetti') is demeaning, and even if the master or leader is a powerful or great person, one should not provide their services for free or without basic rights/rewards.

This proverb highlights the endless nature of certain obligations. Just as one continues to make offerings to the Goddess throughout life, one's responsibilities and gifts toward a sister (or daughter) in a traditional family setup are perpetual and can never be considered 'settled' or 'paid off' completely.