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This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who appears harmless, quiet, or incapable of causing trouble actually causes significant damage or performs an unexpected feat. It warns not to underestimate people based on their outward silence or apparent limitations.

This proverb is a warning against wasting resources or showing hospitality to unknown, transient, or unworthy people (strangers) while neglecting one's own family or those who are truly deserving. It emphasizes the importance of prioritizing your own responsibilities and family before trying to please random outsiders who have no lasting connection to you.

This proverb highlights the feeling of isolation and lack of support. Just as a farm without a tree offers no shade or respite for a farmer, a village where one has no relatives or friends offers no emotional support or belonging. It is used to describe situations where one feels lonely or lacks a support system in a particular place.

This is a popular Telugu saying used to describe the ubiquitous nature of Tamil people. It implies that just as crows are found in every corner of the world, you will find someone from the Tamil community (Arava) living and working everywhere, highlighting their widespread migration and presence.

This proverb highlights the importance of rules, leadership, and discipline in a community. Just as a lake without a boundary or embankment cannot hold water and will eventually go dry or cause destruction, a village or society without moral or legal constraints will fall into chaos and ruin.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone unintentionally invites big trouble or awakens dormant problems while performing a simple or mundane task. It refers to creating a nuisance for oneself by interfering in matters that were better left alone.

This proverb highlights the vulnerability and neglect a child might face without a mother's protection. It is used to express that someone without a primary guardian or advocate is often mistreated or exploited by others.

This expression is used to describe a dangerous or ill-advised alliance with wicked, untrustworthy, or harmful people. Just as a ghost is unpredictable and potentially lethal, befriending such individuals will eventually lead to one's own downfall.

This proverb is used to indicate that certain things are universal and inescapable. Just as you will find crows in every village, you will find noise, problems, or specific types of people everywhere you go. It suggests that one cannot find a 'perfect' place free from common disturbances.

This expression emphasizes the importance of charity and philanthropy in a community. It suggests that a village or society lacking generous people (donors) who help others becomes lifeless, desolate, and undesirable, much like a place inhabited by ghosts.