కాలమొక్క రీతి గడప వలెను

This proverb is often used in the context of marriage or saving a family from breaking apart. It suggests that if white lies or minor deceptions can prevent a significant disaster like a divorce or a family feud, they are justified for the greater good of preserving the home.

This expression describes the aesthetic superiority of melody or music over lyrical content. It suggests that while words are mere servants used to convey a message, the tune or melody possesses a divine, captivating beauty that enchants the listener independently.

This proverb is used to convey that once a responsibility is taken or a process has started, one must see it through to the end regardless of the difficulties. It emphasizes that certain consequences or duties are inevitable once a particular path is chosen.

A work undertaken must be completed.

This expression emphasizes the importance of consistency, composure, and emotional balance. It suggests that a person who maintains the same character and steady lifestyle regardless of ups and downs (good times or bad) is the one who truly succeeds in life. It is often used to advise against being overly elated in success or deeply depressed in failure.

This expression is used to describe a state of uncertainty about the outcome of a situation. It suggests that one doesn't know if a result will be positive or negative, or if a specific action will lead to success or failure. It is often used when embarking on a risky venture or waiting for a result that is out of one's hands.

This proverb is used to explain that people are not all alike. Just as the five fingers on a single hand vary in size and strength, individuals within a family, a group, or society have different capabilities, personalities, and social statuses. It is often used to counsel against making generalizations or to express that inequality is a natural phenomenon.

This expression signifies that one must take full responsibility for their actions, choices, or creations, even if the outcome turns out to be harmful or undesirable. It emphasizes accountability for one's own decisions.

This expression is used to signify that a powerful person or a difficult problem can only be tackled by someone or something of equal strength or caliber. It is similar to the English proverb 'Set a thief to catch a thief' or 'Diamond cuts diamond'.

This proverb is used to express resilience or a 'never give up' attitude when faced with rejection or failure in a specific place. It implies that if one opportunity or person doesn't help, one can always find another alternative or source elsewhere. It is often used to show that one is not solely dependent on a single source for their needs.

This expression is used to describe three people who are always seen together, or are inseparable and mutually dependent, much like the three stones required to balance a cooking pot over a fire.