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This expression is used to describe an inappropriate or ironic celebration during a time of loss or failure. It highlights the absurdity of celebrating at home when the primary source of livelihood (the field/crop) is destroyed.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone claims to be kind or well-intentioned, but their actions (or the results of their actions) are harsh or stingy. It often refers to a person who speaks sweetly but fails to provide help or resources when needed, similar to a mother who is loving in words but serves very little food with the ladle.

This expression describes hypocrisy or a situation where someone talks very politely or makes grand promises but acts in a harmful or contrary manner. It is used to describe people whose actions do not match their virtuous words.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a small or temporary resource is insufficient to cover a massive loss or a large-scale disaster. It highlights the futility of trying to fix a major systemic failure with minor, personal reserves.

This proverb highlights traditional agricultural wisdom. It means that to get a good yield, a paddy field (wetland) needs the natural fertilization provided by a herd of cattle staying on it, while dry crop fields require proper soil enrichment or manuring. It is used to emphasize that different tasks or situations require specific, appropriate treatments to succeed.

This proverb emphasizes the dignity and reliability of hard work, specifically in agriculture. It suggests that while farming may not make one instant royalty, honest labor in the fields will never lead to one's downfall or absolute ruin. It encourages persistence and the belief that self-employment through land will always provide a livelihood.

This expression describes how circumstances affect the weak and the strong differently. Just as wind puts out a tiny flame but makes a large forest fire grow bigger, challenges can destroy those who are vulnerable while making those who are already strong even more powerful. It is used to emphasize that one's internal strength determines whether external forces will be a hindrance or a help.

This proverb emphasizes the dignity of labor and the importance of ethics. It suggests that hard work in agriculture (or honest work) never leads to ruin, whereas earning through wicked means will never lead to a sustainable or happy life.

This proverb is used to criticize excessive or unnecessary expenditure and effort on something that is already worthless or beyond repair. It highlights the irony of providing high security or maintenance to a failed venture.

* Wer da fallt, über ihm laufen alle Welt, ! Ao cas morido, todos o mordem, ‡ Cognatio movet invidiam.

This proverb is used when the law-enforcing officer demands and gets bribe. It calls upon the custodians of law to abide by law themselves and give no scope for any lapses in the performance of their duties.