ఏటిగట్టున, కూటిగట్టున ఓపిక పట్టలేరు

This proverb is used to express that good or noble qualities cannot be expected from someone or something that is inherently inferior or bad. Just as a fragrant, divine flower like Parijata cannot grow on a toxic, milky weed like Jilledu (Calotropis), one cannot expect greatness from a base origin or nature.

Pārijāta is the Nyctanthes Arbor Tristis, a very celebrated tree said to grow in Svarga, Indra's paradise (W. Elliot). Jillēḍu is the Calotropes Gigantea.

This proverb is used to describe a situation or life that has been completely ruined or devastated beyond recovery. Just as something swept away by a powerful river like the Ganges is unlikely to be recovered, a family or business that has faced total downfall due to bad habits or extreme misfortune rarely returns to its former glory.

This proverb is used to point out that even if a resource is plentiful, high-quality or luxury items will still remain expensive and rare. It highlights the inherent value of a commodity regardless of the surrounding environment or context.

This proverb describes a situation where people stubbornly argue over their own perceptions or biases, even when the facts are clear. It is used to mock people who contradict someone with firsthand experience or those who insist on their own version of the truth despite evidence to the contrary.

This is the Telugu equivalent of the English proverb 'The grass is always greener on the other side.' It is used to describe the human tendency to be dissatisfied with one's own circumstances while perceiving the situations of others as superior or more attractive.

This expression is used to describe people who are extreme and impulsive in their emotions. Whether they love someone (devotion) or hate someone (enmity), they go to such extremes that it becomes overwhelming or unmanageable for others around them. It highlights a lack of moderation in temperament.

This is a humorous or sarcastic expression used when someone expects an reward or a bribe for doing a small favor or their basic duty. It highlights a situation where someone is bargaining unnecessarily or showing mock-generosity to get out of a task or to demand something in return for a simple act.

This expression is used to signify that harsh words, verbal abuse, or criticisms are intangible and temporary. It suggests that one should not take verbal insults to heart because they do not cause physical harm and eventually vanish, just like sound waves disappearing into the air.

This expression is used sarcastically to describe a situation where someone who actually has nothing (or is in debt) talks grandly about how to spend non-existent surplus wealth. It highlights the absurdity of worrying about distributing profits when one is actually facing losses.

This proverb is used to describe how children often follow the example (good or bad) set by their parents. It suggests that if a parent indulges in a certain behavior, it is inevitable that their children will do the same, as they naturally imitate their elders.

* Un bon bailleur en fait bailler deux.