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This proverb is used to suggest that the inherent nature or quality of a person or object cannot be changed through external efforts. It implies that someone of low character or a low-quality item cannot suddenly transform into something of high value or nobility, similar to the English expression 'You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.'

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 is used to describe doing a task with extreme ease, gentleness, or without any strain. It signifies handling a situation or performing an action so effortlessly that it feels as light as picking up a handful of flowers.

This proverb is used to describe how people tend to exaggerate the qualities or achievements of someone after they are gone or after an opportunity is lost. It highlights the human tendency to over-praise or sentimentalize things that are no longer available to be verified.

Lavishing praises on the dead which were not bestowed on the living. * Mellitum venenum, blanda oratio. † Palabras azucaradas por mas son amargas.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a massive investment or effort results in a very small or disproportionate return. It signifies a loss or a failed venture where the output is significantly less than the input.

This proverb is used to say that people or things of low quality or character cannot be transformed into something of high value or excellence just by wishing it. It emphasizes that inherent nature remains unchanged and is often used as a retort when someone tries to compare something mediocre to something superior.

This proverb is used to describe how people tend to exaggerate the qualities, virtues, or potential of something or someone only after they are lost or no longer exist. It highlights the human tendency to glorify the past or missed opportunities.

This expression highlights the principle of exponential growth and abundance. It is used to describe how a small initial effort, investment, or act of kindness can yield results many times greater than the original input.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a person loses their existing small assets or capital while pursuing a business or venture that yields absolutely nothing or something worthless. It signifies a complete loss where even the initial investment is gone and the result is useless.

This proverb is used to describe a person (usually someone in authority) who gives unnecessary or contradictory advice just to show their dominance, even when the work done is perfectly fine. It highlights the tendency of some people to find faults or demand changes simply to exercise their power.