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This expression is used to highlight that diversity and differences are natural. Just as the fingers on a single hand differ in size and shape, people—even within the same family or group—will have different talents, temperaments, or opinions. It is often used to counsel patience or to point out that one should not expect uniformity in human nature.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a weak foundation or a person lacking inherent capability produces poor or insignificant results. Just as a plant without strength cannot produce healthy branches, an individual without the necessary skills or resources cannot achieve significant progress or meaningful outcomes.

This proverb describes the human tendency to quickly get bored with old, familiar things and become easily fascinated by anything new. It is often used to comment on people who abandon traditions or long-term possessions in favor of the latest trends, or when someone loses interest in something they once valued.

This traditional proverb suggests that parents of a daughter should practice extreme patience, humility, and selflessness. It implies that in a society where the bride's side often has to accommodate the groom's side, parents must shed their ego or pride (the 'titles') to ensure their daughter's well-being and a harmonious marriage.

This expression is used to describe how bad things, parasites, or opportunistic people are naturally drawn to filth, corruption, or moral decay. Just as flies are inevitably attracted to a vessel full of dirt or garbage, negative consequences or bad company will always surround a person or a situation that is inherently 'unclean' or unethical.

This expression advises maintaining a balanced, steady, and disciplined lifestyle regardless of life's ups and downs. It suggests that one should navigate through time with equanimity, neither getting too excited during good times nor too despondent during bad times, emphasizing the importance of stability and perseverance.

This expression highlights two human physiological urgencies that cannot be suppressed: the urge to relieve oneself (often done by river banks in historical contexts) and the urge to eat when extremely hungry. It is used to describe situations where patience is impossible due to natural or basic human needs.

This proverb is used to emphasize that people, even those from the same family or group, have different personalities, capabilities, and destinies. It is often said to remind others that equality or uniformity should not be expected in human nature or life situations.

This expression is used to describe three people who are always seen together, or are inseparable and mutually dependent, much like the three stones required to balance a cooking pot over a fire.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a powerful or strong person vents their frustration on someone weaker or subordinate rather than addressing the actual source of their problem. It highlights the tendency of people to bully or blame those who cannot fight back.