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This proverb refers to the malicious nature of human behavior, specifically betrayal, gossip, or cruelty. While there are remedies for snake bites or animal wounds, the damage caused by a person's words or actions can be irreparable and impossible to heal with physical medicine.

This proverb suggests that changing external conditions or superficial settings cannot solve an internal or deep-rooted problem. It is used when someone tries to fix a situation with a trivial or ineffective remedy instead of addressing the actual cause.

This proverb suggests that just as it is natural for a piece of coral to have a small hole or imperfection, it is almost impossible for a common person to go through life without incurring some form of debt or liability. It is used to express that being in debt is a common human condition or that nothing is perfectly flawless.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a minor problem or annoyance is insignificantly replaced or overshadowed by a massive disaster. It highlights the absurdity of worrying about a small ailment (like a headache) when one is faced with a life-threatening catastrophe (like being struck by lightning). It is often used to mock someone who is focusing on trivial issues while a major crisis is occurring.

This expression emphasizes that a person's character and beauty are judged by their speech and behavior rather than physical jewelry or clothing. It is used to remind someone that polite and truthful words carry more value than external appearances.

This proverb refers to taking a superficial or irrelevant action to solve a problem instead of addressing the root cause. Just as changing a pillow won't cure a physiological headache, changing external factors won't solve internal or fundamental issues.

This expression is used to mock someone's poor skills, incompetence, or lack of clarity in their work. It highlights a situation where the quality of an outcome is so poor that it requires an explicit label or explanation to avoid being misunderstood for something completely different.

This expression means that a person's true character is revealed only when they are given authority or power. It suggests that while people may appear humble or virtuous when they have nothing, their real nature—whether noble or corrupt—emerges once they have the ability to control others.

This expression is used to emphasize the dignity, value, and resilience of a human being. It suggests that a person should not be treated as something trivial, disposable, or easily crushed like a blade of grass. It is often used to assert one's self-respect or when reminding others to treat someone with the importance they deserve.

This proverb highlights the reality that no human being is perfect. Just as natural coral inevitably has tiny holes or imperfections (pippi), every person has some weaknesses or faults. It is used to advise against expecting perfection from others or to encourage self-acceptance of one's own limitations.