హంసరాయబారం కోకిల మేజబాణి

Used to describe a situation where a weak or insignificant person attempts to mediate between two powerful parties, often resulting in no one listening to them or the mediation being entirely ineffective. It originates from folklore where a small bird tries to settle a dispute between larger animals or forces.

Quality is far superior to quantity. This expression is used to emphasize that the words of one wise or talented person are more valuable than the meaningless noise of a hundred fools or mediocre people.

This expression is used to describe a person who is living or growing up in an environment where they do not truly belong, or among people who are not their own. It often implies a situation where someone's true identity or superior talents are hidden or misplaced within a common or mismatched setting, just as a cuckoo bird lays its eggs in a crow's nest to be raised by the crow.

This expression is used to describe a natural or harmonious sequence of events where everything happens as it should at the right time. It signifies the onset of a beautiful season or a positive change, often used metaphorically to indicate that good times or expected outcomes have finally manifested.

This expression refers to an unsuccessful, unnecessary, or annoying mediation attempt by someone who lacks the status or capability to resolve a conflict. It is used when an insignificant person tries to intervene in a matter between two powerful parties, often making the situation more complicated or irritating rather than resolving it.

This proverb means that one person or a single small sign cannot represent the whole situation or achieve a massive change alone. It is used to emphasize that collective effort or multiple signs are needed to confirm a significant event or result, similar to the English proverb 'One swallow doesn't make a summer.'

This expression is used to indicate that there is no point in trying to settle a matter through private mediation or secret diplomacy once it has become a matter of public knowledge and debate. It suggests that once a dispute is out in the open, formal negotiations lose their purpose.

This expression refers to someone who stands out as superior, talented, or graceful while surrounded by ordinary or inferior people. It is used to describe a person of quality in an environment where others lack that same refinement or skill.

This proverb describes a situation where an insignificant or weak person tries to intervene or mediate in a massive conflict between powerful entities. It highlights the futility and potential danger of someone overstepping their capacity or influence.

This expression is used to suggest that there is no need for a mediator or a formal letter when the concerned parties are directly in front of each other. It emphasizes direct communication over indirect methods.