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This proverb is used to describe human nature and self-interest. It implies that people generally use their resources, talents, or power for their own benefit rather than helping everyone around them. It is often cited when someone who has the means to help others chooses to be selfish or when one expects too much altruism from an individual.

Said when a selfish person is exalted. An ill man in office is a mischief to the public.

This expression describes someone performing a completely useless, futile, or unproductive task. Just as brushing the teeth of a blind horse doesn't improve its sight or overall utility, it refers to wasting effort on something that yields no benefit or value.

This expression is used to emphasize that things or people have inherent qualities that cannot be equated. It highlights that no matter how much one tries to compare two things of different nature or caliber, they will always remain distinct in their value or utility. It is often used to remind someone that a lesser person or object cannot replace a superior one.

This expression describes an unnatural, illogical, or topsy-turvy situation where things happen contrary to their nature. It is used to point out a state of injustice, corruption, or chaos where the deserving are neglected and the unworthy are elevated.

This proverb describes a situation of extreme necessity or desperation. It implies that when a person is in dire straits or facing a crisis, they will set aside their high standards, pride, or preferences and accept whatever humble resources or low-quality options are available to survive.

This biting sarcasm is used to describe an extremely lazy or dirty person. It suggests that the only thing separating such a person from a beast (buffalo) is the physical ability to clean themselves, implying they possess no other superior human qualities or hygiene habits.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is already an expert or naturally inclined toward a specific task, making instruction redundant. It is often applied to people who are very fond of something or highly skilled at it, implying that they don't need any encouragement or guidance to do what they already love or know how to do.

Teach your grandmother to suck eggs.

The worker in any setup works as directed/controlled by the master. If the master/manager is incompetent/lenient, there will be no discipline and the entire setup will be disorganized.

This proverb is used to describe something or someone that is inconsistent, ambiguous, or lacks a clear identity. It refers to a situation where a single thing presents two completely different or contradictory appearances depending on how one looks at it, often implying deception or a lack of authenticity.

This expression is used to describe a person who talks big or boasts about impossible achievements but lacks actual capability or does nothing in reality. It refers to someone who is a daydreamer or a boaster whose 'heroics' are confined to a small, insignificant, or imaginary space.