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This proverb suggests that one's social standing or birth is less important than the qualities, luck, or divine blessings they possess. In a practical sense, it is often used to emphasize that even if a person comes from a humble background, they should possess good fortune or the strength of character to succeed.

This proverb suggests that while a snake's bite is a direct physical harm, the panic or loud screaming that follows can cause even more damage or ruin the situation. It is used to advise someone to stay calm during a crisis, as overreacting or creating a commotion can be more counterproductive than the problem itself.

This proverb conveys that life is a cycle of ups and downs. Just as seasons change, periods of suffering will eventually be followed by periods of prosperity and happiness. It is used to offer hope during difficult times or to remind people to stay humble during successful times.

This proverb suggests that while a family's social status or caste might be lower, it is more important that the groom himself is worthy, capable, or financially stable. In a broader sense, it emphasizes that individual quality and resources are more significant than background or origin.

This expression is used to reflect on the past with nostalgia or to express skepticism about the future. It suggests that people often perceive the present or the unknown future as more difficult or uncertain compared to the 'good old days' they have already experienced.

This proverb expresses nostalgia and the human tendency to believe that 'the good old days' were superior to the present or the uncertain future. It is often used when people are dissatisfied with current circumstances or are apprehensive about upcoming changes, suggesting that what has passed was more comfortable, virtuous, or prosperous.

This proverb describes people who forget their roots, identity, or those who helped them once they achieve financial stability or prosperity. It is used to criticize ungratefulness and the tendency to distance oneself from one's origins after attaining wealth.

This proverb suggests that when bad people fight or disagree with each other, it results in a favorable outcome for good people. Their internal conflicts prevent them from uniting to cause harm to others, or their mutual destruction clears the path for the righteous to prosper.

This expression suggests that intense desire or lust does not care for timing, circumstances, or appropriateness. It is used to describe a state where a person's impulses override their judgment of when and where it is suitable to act.

This proverb mocks people who let their ego or anger get in the way of their own basic needs. It refers to a man who, after a domestic quarrel, refuses to eat out of spite, only to suffer the hunger himself while trying to make a point. It is used to describe someone who acts self-destructively to satisfy their pride.