ఎప్పుడూ యోచిస్తుండేవాడు అభాగ్యుడు, ఎన్నడూ యోచించనివాడు అవివేకి.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is engaged in a pointless, self-serving, or dishonest activity. It specifically mocks people who create their own problems (or falsehoods) just to appear busy or virtuous by fixing them. It highlights the absurdity of circular logic or redundant, deceptive work.

This expression highlights that generosity earns a person respect and a lasting legacy. A person who helps others is remembered as a benefactor, whereas someone who is stingy or refuses to help is quickly forgotten or disregarded by society. It is used to encourage charity and reflect on the social value of giving.

The impertinent speech of a beggar.

This proverb describes two types of people: a lazy person (opani vaadu) who desires everything without wanting to work for it, and a spiteful person (ollani vaadu) who will resort to any lie or criticism against someone they dislike. It is used to highlight the hypocrisy of wanting results without effort or the tendency of people to badmouth those they are biased against.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a guest or a temporary person creates more trouble or makes more demands than a permanent resident. Horse gram takes a long time to cook (representing the patience of the permanent resident), while sesame seeds pop and finish quickly (representing the fleeting but demanding nature of a temporary visitor). It is often used to comment on people who stay for a short duration but cause significant inconvenience.

This proverb is used to describe human greed. It refers to a person who, upon finding something available for free, immediately tries to claim more for their family or associates, rather than being satisfied with what is given. It is used to mock people who exploit generosity or freebies.

This proverb describes human nature regarding laziness and jealousy. It implies that a person who is unable or unwilling to work (incapable) often makes grand demands or wishes for things without effort, while a person who cannot tolerate others' success (envious) will spread rumors or say anything to belittle them. It is used to criticize those who talk big but do nothing, or those who gossip out of spite.

This proverb highlights how timing and circumstances often work against those in distress. It describes a situation where a person who is already in a miserable state faces further deprivation or ill-timed needs, emphasizing that misfortunes often come in pairs or at the most inconvenient times.

This traditional Telugu proverb highlights the health benefits of moderation in eating. It suggests that eating once a day leads to spiritual and physical discipline (Yogi), eating twice a day is for those enjoying a worldly life (Bhogi), while eating three or more times a day leads to sickness or a diseased state (Rogi).

This proverb is used to describe someone who is indifferent, insensitive, or shameless. Just as a blunt or hard stone (banda) doesn't care about the fine quality of flour being ground on it, an insensitive person is unaffected by criticism, refined thoughts, or the consequences of their actions. It is often used to remark on someone's lack of concern or intellectual depth in a specific situation.

This proverb reflects a traditional perspective on the financial burden and long-term maintenance troubles associated with building and owning a house. It suggests that while the owner takes on all the debt, stress of construction, and upkeep costs, the tenant enjoys the comfort of the home without the associated risks or responsibilities.