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This proverb highlights that courage and self-confidence are more valuable than material wealth. It is used to describe a situation where a person, despite having financial resources, cannot achieve anything or defend themselves because they lack the necessary boldness or character.

This proverb warns that taking or desiring money and property that belongs to others will eventually lead to misfortune or trouble. It emphasizes that ill-gotten gains never bring true happiness or prosperity.

This expression is used to describe an extremely stingy or miserly person who refuses to give away even the slightest bit of their wealth, often to an irrational degree. It highlights a character that is uncompromising and excessively greedy.

This expression highlights the power of wealth in determining social status and comfort. It contrasts the extreme luxury one can enjoy with money against the struggle and lack of basic respect one faces in poverty.

This expression is used to describe someone who is extremely treacherous, untrustworthy, or malicious. Just as a snake is traditionally feared for its lethal and unpredictable bite, this phrase characterizes a person whose actions are cold-blooded and harmful to others.

This proverb describes the tendency of a person in a bad or vulnerable state to desire things that are harmful to them. Just as a sick person might crave food that is forbidden or worsens their health, people in trouble often make choices that aggravate their situation.

This proverb warns that taking or coveting wealth that belongs to others brings bad luck or misfortune. It emphasizes that ill-gotten gains or money belonging to others will never bring true happiness or prosperity to the one who takes it, often used to teach integrity and honesty.

This traditional saying emphasizes productivity over vanity. It suggests that one should invest more in assets that provide a livelihood or income (like livestock in an agrarian society) and spend minimally on non-productive luxuries like expensive clothing. It is used to advise someone to prioritize essential investments over outward appearances.

This expression suggests that if a person is wealthy, their actions—no matter how silly, mediocre, or unconventional—will be accepted or even praised by society. It highlights how financial status can shield someone from criticism and grant them the freedom to behave as they wish.

This expression is used to describe a person who is entirely malicious or wicked, both in their external actions/physicality and their internal nature or character. It suggests that there is no redeeming quality to the person, as they are consistently bad through and through.