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This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who offers advice or solutions to everyone else's problems fails to manage or foresee their own misfortune. It highlights the irony of a person who acts as a guide or expert but cannot help themselves when they fall into trouble.

This proverb emphasizes that character, behavior, and quality are inherited or influenced by origins. Just as the quality of a harvest depends on the quality of the seed sown, a child's traits and upbringing are often a reflection of the mother or the family environment. It is used to describe how someone's nature is a result of their roots.

This proverb is used to describe a hypocritical or ironic situation where a person who gives advice or predictions to everyone else fails to manage their own life or falls into a predictable trap. It is similar to the English expression 'Physician, heal thyself.'

This proverb emphasizes the influence of origins and upbringing. Just as the quality of a harvest depends on the quality of the seed sown, a child's character and traits are often a reflection of their parents or their environment. It is used to describe how inherent qualities or early influences determine the final outcome.

This proverb is used to describe deceptive or superficial appearances that look positive but are actually signs of underlying distress or ill health. Just as a widow's swelling (due to grief or poor health) is not a sign of being well-fed, and an anemic person's paleness is not the same as a healthy fair complexion, it warns against mistaking a bad situation for a good one based on surface-level observations.

This expression is used to describe something or someone that remains unchanged regardless of time or circumstances. It implies that certain inherent traits, habits, or characters are permanent and will not change as one grows or matures. It is often used to refer to people who do not learn from experience or who maintain their original nature (often a negative one) forever.

What's bred in the bone will never be out of the flesh. The wolf changes his hair but not his nature. (Latina.)!

This proverb is used to describe a person who has experienced superior quality, luxury, or high standards and is no longer satisfied with ordinary or inferior alternatives. Just as an ox that enjoys protein-rich wash-water (kudithi) won't settle for plain water, a person who knows excellence will find it hard to go back to basic options.

Literally referring to the Mimosa pudica plant, this expression is used to describe a person who is extremely sensitive, shy, or gets easily offended or hurt by even the slightest comment or touch.

This proverb reflects traditional social biases where the qualities or perceived flaws of a new entrant (the daughter-in-law) are unfairly attributed to the reputation or lineage of the entire family. It is often used to describe how a single person's traits or actions are sometimes used by society to judge an entire community or group.

This proverb is used to describe a hypocritical situation where a person who gives advice or predictions to others fails to avoid trouble themselves. It highlights the irony of someone who claims to know the future or the 'right way' but cannot manage their own simple affairs.