ఇవాళ గుర్రాన్ని ఎక్కడం ఎందుకు, రేపు గాడిదను ఎక్కడం ఎందుకు?

This expression is used to suggest that when something is obvious or already known, there is no need for unnecessary investigation or seeking mystical explanations. It implies that further questioning is redundant when the reality is right in front of one's eyes.

This proverb warns against living beyond one's means or indulging in temporary luxuries that lead to certain financial ruin. It emphasizes financial discipline and the importance of a sustainable lifestyle over short-term prestige.

This proverb highlights the redundancy of maintaining symbolic rituals or external appearances once the ultimate goal has been achieved. It is used when someone continues to struggle or perform tedious tasks even after the desired success or wisdom has been attained.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone expects another person to do all the work or provide all the resources, only for the other person to take the credit or maintain control over the outcome. It signifies a redundant or exploitative arrangement where one party gains nothing despite providing everything.

This expression emphasizes the supreme value of dignity and self-respect over physical life. It is used to convey that for a person of principles, living with disgrace or humiliation is worse than death.

Take away my good name, and take away my life. Either live or die wi' honour.

This proverb suggests that it is redundant to ask for a preview or opinion of something when you are about to experience or witness it yourself very soon. It is used to imply that one should have patience as the truth or result will be evident momentarily.

This expression is used to describe a simple, crude, or inexpensive solution for an unworthy or trivial problem. It implies that a high-quality or expensive remedy is not needed for something of low value or for someone who doesn't appreciate it.

This proverb suggests that for someone who lacks ambition, desire, or interest in life, their surroundings or environment become irrelevant. It implies that a sense of purpose is what drives a person to engage with the world; without it, even a whole country or great opportunities have no value to them. It is used to describe a state of total indifference or renunciation.

This proverb is used to describe an unfair situation where one person does all the hard labor (the donkey) while someone else reaps all the rewards and luxuries (the horse). It highlights exploitation or inequity in work and reward distribution.

This expression highlights the futility of things or people that fail to serve their purpose at the critical moment. It is used to describe situations where resources, relationships, or tools prove useless precisely when they are most needed.