కాని పనులు సేయ ఘను లాసపడుదురా?

This proverb is used to point out that it is foolish to worry about a finished product or a future result when you already possess the primary source or the means to create it. Since ghee is made by clarifying butter, having butter means you essentially have ghee. It encourages recognizing the value of what one currently possesses.

This expression highlights that it is almost impossible for a common man (householder) to be entirely free from worldly desires, specifically wealth (gold) and physical beauty (youth). It suggests that these attachments are intrinsic to the human experience in the material world.

This proverb is used to describe a person who speaks grandly or makes lofty promises but fails to deliver anything substantial or acts in a very stingy manner. It highlights the contrast between high-sounding talk and poor or insignificant actions.

A Mânika is a dry measure. The greatest talkers are always the least doers.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one person meets someone who is even more clever, powerful, or capable than themselves. It is often used to caution someone who is acting arrogant or boastful that there is always someone superior to them in the world.

One may be small in physical size, but one may be loud in speech. It is used both as a criticism of talkative person and as an appreciation of one whose achievements are higher than what one’s physical limitations would appear to permit.

* Un petit homme projette parfoia une grande ombre. ! Stakket Hund, kludet Ko, og liden Mand er gjerne hv modige.

This expression emphasizes that regardless of a person's status, wealth, or power, specific needs or permissions still require a formal request. It is often used to remind someone that things won't simply be handed over without communication or that certain protocols must be followed by everyone, no matter their importance.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one person encounters someone even more clever, skilled, or cunning than themselves. It is often used to imply that there is always someone superior or more formidable regardless of how great one thinks they are.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a side-dish or a secondary accompaniment overshadows the main meal. Metaphorically, it refers to instances where accessories or trivial additions are given more importance or are more impressive than the main subject or person.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a secondary or trivial thing is given more importance, or seems more impressive, than the primary or essential thing. It's often applied when an accessory or an accompaniment overshadows the main subject.

This proverb is a philosophical take on mortality and old age. It suggests that when a person loses their appetite or the ability to eat, it is a sign that their life is nearing its end, thereby 'finishing' all their worldly duties and struggles. It is often used to describe the final stages of life where physical needs fade away.