చెరుకు తీపి అని వేళ్లతో నమలవచ్చునా?

This proverb emphasizes that success is achieved by following the natural, right, and established methods rather than trying to do things in an unnatural or egoistic way. 'Walking with the head' symbolizes arrogance or trying to act contrary to common sense, which leads to failure even in small tasks, whereas humble and proper efforts can take one great distances.

This expression is used as a warning against over-exploiting someone's kindness or overusing a resource. Just as the root of the sugarcane is hard and tasteless compared to the stalk, pushing a good situation too far will eventually lead to a bitter or difficult end.

This proverb advises against being overly greedy or taking undue advantage of someone's kindness or a good situation. Just as pulling a sugarcane plant out by its roots destroys the source of future sweetness, exploiting a person or resource completely will eventually leave you with nothing. It emphasizes the importance of moderation and maintaining boundaries even when something is beneficial.

This proverb emphasizes that it is very easy to start or create something (like a rumor, a conflict, or a plant), but extremely difficult to undo or destroy the consequences later. It highlights the importance of being mindful before initiating an action, as the effort required to fix a mistake is much greater than the effort it took to make it.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of using the right approach or tools for a task. It suggests that success comes from following the natural and practical way of doing things, whereas arrogance, overthinking, or using the wrong methods will prevent even the smallest progress.

This proverb is used to emphasize that borrowed money or resources are not a permanent or reliable solution for immediate, basic needs. Just as one cannot rely on the uncertainty of getting a loan when they are starving, one should focus on self-reliance and earning their own living rather than depending on others for essential survival.

This proverb emphasizes that external appearance or physical flaws do not diminish the inner quality or character of a person. Just as a bent sugarcane remains sweet, a person's worth is defined by their virtues and skills rather than their looks or physical state.

Good blood cannot lie. (French.)!

This expression describes a situation where someone asks for a reward or compensation for doing something that is already beneficial, pleasurable, or personally advantageous to them. It highlights the irony of demanding payment for an activity that is its own reward.

This expression refers to someone who is highly persuasive or a smooth talker. It describes a person who can achieve great things or acquire assets just by using their convincing speech and eloquence, without necessarily having the physical means or money at that moment.

This proverb describes greed or over-exploitation. It is used to caution someone who, out of liking or benefit, tries to consume or exhaust a resource completely without leaving anything for sustenance or the future, eventually ruining the source itself.