కుడువబెట్ట కంచమారడి గొనినట్లు

This proverb is used to describe how people can ruin themselves or their reputation by adopting habits or postures that are inappropriate for their status or the context. It suggests that even a small, improper change in behavior can lead to downfall.

This proverb highlights that simply hoarding or saving money is useless if it is not used for one's sustenance or basic needs. It is often used to criticize extreme stinginess or to remind people that the primary purpose of earning is to provide for oneself and others.

This expression is used to describe someone who reacts with unnecessary hostility or anger to a kind gesture or a helpful suggestion. It highlights an ungrateful or aggressive response to a well-intentioned invitation.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone introduces an unnecessary or troublesome innovation to a simple, existing habit, ultimately making it more complicated or ruining it. It refers to a story where people used to drink comfortably, but a metalsmith (brazier) made a vessel that required tilting in an awkward way, spoiling the ease of the act.

* Unns vir nullus vir. † Xelw kexira vniptis, dákntulós te dákntulon. ‡ Candae pilos, equino paulatim oportet evallere.

This proverb describes a situation where a person has a vast network of relatives or supporters, yet finds themselves completely neglected or without help in their time of need. It highlights the irony of having 'quantity' in relationships without any 'quality' or genuine care.

This expression is used to describe someone who acts recklessly or impulsively without considering the consequences or moral boundaries, and only seeks to verify the rules or relationships when it is already too late. It highlights hypocrisy or a lack of foresight regarding social or ethical norms.

This expression emphasizes the virtue of charity and social responsibility. It suggests that wealth is truly meaningful and brings greater merit when shared with the needy or shared among others rather than being enjoyed alone. It is used to encourage generosity and communal living.

This proverb is used to express loyalty or gratitude towards someone who provides sustenance or support. It implies that one should never be ungrateful or harm the source of their livelihood or the person who helps them survive.

This proverb highlights that people who are obsessed with accumulating wealth often lack the ability to spend it on themselves or enjoy the comforts of life. It is used to describe a miserly person who focuses entirely on saving and never experiences the fruits of their labor.

This proverb is used to describe a person who avoids doing a specific requested task by offering an irrelevant or useless alternative. It highlights an uncooperative attitude where one pretends to help but avoids the actual effort or responsibility required, similar to someone offering words instead of food to a hungry person.