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This expression is used to describe a situation where hard work and perseverance in seemingly barren or difficult circumstances lead to great rewards. It signifies that appearances can be deceptive, and with proper effort, even the most challenging land or situation can become highly productive.

This proverb is used to indicate that when a person in power or with immense resources decides to do something, there are no obstacles or lack of resources to stop them. It implies that authority and wealth can make even the most difficult or expensive tasks possible instantly.

This proverb describes a situation where someone spends so much time on trivial preparations or grooming that the primary purpose or opportunity is lost. It is used to mock people who are excessively slow or focus on appearances while an emergency or an important event passes them by.

Procrastination on the part of a boaster to conceal his cowardice or ignorance.

This expression highlights the importance and value of a woman in a man's life, suggesting that she is the most precious asset or companion he can have, similar to a jewel.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone makes a grand or false promise based on a future event they have no intention of fulfilling. It highlights a person's lack of sincerity or credibility by creating a circular, illogical excuse.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone foolishly discards something of great value (like a diamond or precious gem) only to settle for or seek out something cheap and worthless (like a piece of glass). It highlights a lack of wisdom or the inability to recognize true worth.

This proverb emphasizes that material wealth (represented by the Navaratnas) is secondary to the presence of a virtuous, capable, and loyal human being. It suggests that a person's character and the presence of good people in one's life are more valuable than any amount of riches.

This proverb is used to describe how things often seem more impressive, grand, or attractive when we have no personal connection or responsibility towards them. It highlights the tendency to over-praise foreign places or unfamiliar situations while disregarding their flaws, simply because we don't have to deal with the daily realities or consequences of living there.

This expression describes the folly of seeking expert services or high-quality judgment in an unqualified place when a center of excellence is easily accessible. It is used when someone ignores a superior resource nearby and chooses an inferior one instead.

This expression means that a person of high quality, talent, or noble character does not lose their inherent value just because they are in a poor environment or associated with something of low quality. The value of the individual remains intact regardless of their surroundings.