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This proverb is used to point out that even if one cannot see (either literally or metaphorically through lack of knowledge/resources), their basic needs and appetites remain the same. It is often used in contexts where someone suggests that a person who is disadvantaged should forgo basic necessities like food.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of progress and upward mobility. It suggests that rising from poverty to wealth is a desirable journey, whereas falling from a high status to a low one is a tragedy. It is used to highlight the value of growth and the hardship of downfall.

This expression is used to describe how someone in love often overlooks or fails to see the faults, flaws, or negative traits of the person they love. It suggests that emotion can cloud one's rational judgment.

This proverb highlights social hypocrisy and double standards based on wealth. When a rich or influential person does something eccentric, strange, or even wrong, society finds a way to justify it as a virtue or a special practice. However, when a poor person does something perfectly normal or small, they are often judged harshly or their actions are viewed with suspicion. It is used to point out how status changes the way people perceive the same actions.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of proper hospitality and respect. It suggests that even if a guest is as grand or significant as a mountain, one should fulfill their duty by accompanying them to the boundary (symbolized by a river) during their departure. It is used to highlight that social etiquette and traditional honors should be maintained regardless of the status of the guest.

This proverb emphasizes that peace of mind is more important than luxury. It suggests that having a simple meal in a peaceful environment is far better than having a feast in a house full of quarrels or stress.

This proverb highlights that certain flaws are worse than others in terms of utility. A hunchbacked buffalo is often physically unable to pull a plow effectively, whereas a blind buffalo, if guided, can still perform work. It is used to suggest that a defect that prevents performance entirely is worse than a defect that only complicates it.

This proverb highlights that if the person in charge is incompetent, negligent, or lacks vision, it leads to the destruction or wastage of resources. It is used to describe how the lack of proper management or oversight results in avoidable losses within a family, organization, or project.

This proverb highlights the pointlessness of possessing things that are either beyond one's means or of no practical use to the possessor. It is used to describe situations where luxury or tools are wasted on those who cannot afford to maintain them or lack the capacity to utilize them.

This proverb warns that secretive or manipulative plotting (whispering) often leads to the destruction of one's own home or foundation. It is used to suggest that transparency is better than conspiring, as secret schemes usually backfire on the people involved.