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This proverb is used to describe a person who works hard at a task without understanding its true value or essence. Just as a donkey carries precious sandalwood but only feels the weight rather than the fragrance, a person might possess or handle something valuable without gaining any wisdom or benefit from it.

This proverb is used to describe a person who lacks the refinement or knowledge to appreciate the value or quality of something superior. It is similar to the English expression 'casting pearls before swine.'

This proverb means that external appearance or the company of greatness does not change one's inherent nature or lack of intelligence. It is used to describe someone who lacks wisdom or refinement despite being in a prestigious position or possessing valuable resources.

This expression is used to mock something that is non-existent, absurd, or completely worthless. Since donkeys do not lay eggs, it refers to a 'wild goose chase' or a deceptive promise of something that doesn't exist. It is often used to dismiss a person's tall claims or to describe a situation where one gets nothing out of a lot of effort.

This expression is used to describe a loud, chaotic, and senseless noise or a situation of utter confusion. It is often used to dismiss someone's shouting or an unorganized gathering as annoying and meaningless, much like the braying of a donkey.

This proverb is used when a person who is idle or doing something useless interrupts and spoils the productive work of someone else. It highlights how a troublemaker can distract or ruin the focus of a person engaged in a helpful activity.

This expression describes a person who possesses or is surrounded by valuable knowledge, wealth, or resources but lacks the wisdom or capacity to understand and appreciate their true value. It is often used to criticize those who perform tasks mechanically without understanding the deeper significance or beauty of what they are handling.

This proverb is used to describe a person who lacks the refinement, knowledge, or aesthetic sense to appreciate the value or quality of something superior. It is similar to the English expression 'casting pearls before swine.'

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone or something worthless or annoying intrudes upon something very precious or sacred. Sandalwood powder is highly valued and fragrant, while a bug (booraga) is undesirable and ruins its purity. It highlights the contrast between the sublime and the ridiculous, or the high-quality and the low-quality.

This proverb is used to describe a person who cannot change their inherent nature or lack of refinement, regardless of how much wealth, education, or luxury is bestowed upon them. It suggests that external appearances or decorations cannot hide one's true character or stupidity.