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This proverb highlights that borrowing things (especially ornaments or jewelry) for the sake of showing off only brings anxiety and a sense of burden, as one is constantly worried about their safety and eventual return. It is used to advise people to live within their means and be content with what they own.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is habitually argumentative or stubborn. It refers to someone who intentionally contradicts others for the sake of disagreement, even when the facts are clear. It highlights a lack of cooperation or a tendency to be contrary in every conversation.

This expression is used to convey that parents or caretakers never consider their own children or dependents as a burden, no matter how difficult the circumstances. Just as a vine naturally supports its fruit, a person naturally bears the responsibility of their loved ones with love and ease.

This proverb is used to describe a person's deep-rooted nature or bad habits. It suggests that external changes or superficial punishments cannot change someone's intrinsic character or long-standing behavioral patterns.

This proverb highlights the inherent resilience or nature of certain entities. A tree provides shade and fruit regardless of external conditions, and a savvy merchant (traditionally referred to as Komati) always finds a way to manage their trade or load without feeling the 'weight' or loss. It is used to describe situations where people are naturally equipped to handle specific hardships or roles.

This proverb suggests that everyone has their own set of problems and responsibilities proportional to their status or size. What may seem small to others can be a significant burden to the person experiencing it. It is used to remind people that we shouldn't dismiss others' struggles just because they seem minor compared to ours, as everyone carries their own weight.

This expression is used to convey that parents never feel their children are a burden, no matter how many there are or how difficult the circumstances. Just as a tree naturally supports its own fruit, a family or an individual willingly bears their own responsibilities without complaint.

This proverb is used to emphasize that responsibilities or symbols of honor and dignity are never perceived as a burden by those who value them. Just as a mustache is a symbol of pride and manhood that one carries gladly, essential duties or matters of honor should not be complained about as weight.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one person's misfortune or mistake is exacerbated by another's aggression or when someone is unfairly targeted while already in a vulnerable or humble state. It also suggests that a simple appearance (like wearing a rough blanket) doesn't protect one from the 'horns' of life's problems or aggressive people.

This expression refers to judging the value or quality of something based on superficial or external features rather than its actual worth. It originates from the practice of trying to estimate a cow's age or value solely by its horns instead of examining its health and teeth. It is used when someone makes a hasty decision based on outward appearances.