కట్టె వంకర పొయ్యి, కుట్రబుద్ధి కాష్టం తీరుస్తాయి.

This proverb is used to describe a delicate or troublesome situation where there is no perfect outcome. No matter which way things turn out, there will be difficulties or complaints. It is often used to refer to people who are never satisfied or situations that are inherently problematic regardless of the change in state.

This expression is used to describe how stubbornness, arrogance, or bad behavior is eventually corrected by life's difficulties or harsh realities. Just as fire straightens a crooked piece of wood by burning it or making it pliable, tough experiences humble a person or set them right.

A bad man's evil qualities only disappear in the funeral pile. The wolf loses his teeth but not his inclination. (Spanish.)!

This proverb is traditionally used to suggest that women possess a unique or unpredictable sharpness of mind, often implying they can think of unconventional or clever solutions that others might miss. It is sometimes used to describe a change of heart or a contrary way of thinking.

This proverb emphasizes that while physical or financial difficulties are temporary and will eventually pass, the harsh words, insults, or lack of support experienced during those times are remembered forever. It serves as a reminder to be kind and mindful of one's speech even during stressful or lean periods.

This proverb is used to mock someone's irrational fear or superstition that performing a simple, good, or harmless act will lead to a ridiculous physical deformity or negative consequence. It is often used to encourage someone to stop making excuses and just do what is necessary.

This proverb is used to suggest that certain physical imperfections or behavioral awkwardness in children and adolescents will naturally correct themselves as they mature into adulthood. It is often said to reassure parents about a child's looks or quirky habits, implying that growth and maturity bring refinement.

This proverb suggests that certain flaws, stubborn behaviors, or crooked traits in a person can only be corrected through harsh experiences, punishment, or the ultimate reality of life. Just as heat makes a bent stick straight or consumes it, difficult circumstances or strict discipline are sometimes the only ways to reform a difficult character.

Force or strategy removes angularities. For each undesirable quality of an individual, there will be a cure to make it agreeable to the needs of society.

This proverb highlights a traditional observation about gendered thinking styles. It suggests that men tend to have a blunt or straightforward approach (motu), whereas women possess a more refined, intricate, or farsighted perspective (avara). It is used to contrast the simplicity of a man's logic with the complexity and depth of a woman's intuition.

This expression is used to describe a problem, conflict, or situation that persists for a very long time without reaching a conclusion. According to legend, Ravana's funeral pyre never goes out; similarly, this phrase refers to issues that keep burning or simmering indefinitely.