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This proverb is used to describe human nature and self-interest. It implies that people generally use their resources, talents, or power for their own benefit rather than helping everyone around them. It is often cited when someone who has the means to help others chooses to be selfish or when one expects too much altruism from an individual.

Said when a selfish person is exalted. An ill man in office is a mischief to the public.

This expression describes someone performing a completely useless, futile, or unproductive task. Just as brushing the teeth of a blind horse doesn't improve its sight or overall utility, it refers to wasting effort on something that yields no benefit or value.

This expression is used to emphasize that things or people have inherent qualities that cannot be equated. It highlights that no matter how much one tries to compare two things of different nature or caliber, they will always remain distinct in their value or utility. It is often used to remind someone that a lesser person or object cannot replace a superior one.

This proverb suggests that people will not show the same level of commitment, risk-taking, or care for something that is not their own. Just as a rented horse might lack the spirit or loyalty to leap over dangerous obstacles for a temporary master, employees or outsiders often lack the passion and dedication that an owner or stakeholder would naturally possess.

* Mieux vaut un nez que deux vous l'aurez. † Thesaurus carbones erant. ‡ Hij zegt duivel en meent u.

This proverb highlights the partiality and double standards often shown by family elders. It suggests that when a daughter is in labor, the family takes it lightly and manages with simple resources at home (among pots), but when a daughter-in-law is in labor, they perceive it as a huge burden or a difficult task as high as a mountain.

This expression is used to describe someone who makes grand claims or performs 'heroic' acts in a safe, restricted environment where there is no actual risk or challenge. It refers to a person who boasts about their abilities without ever facing real-world testing or competition.

The worker in any setup works as directed/controlled by the master. If the master/manager is incompetent/lenient, there will be no discipline and the entire setup will be disorganized.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is doing something in a completely wrong, backward, or illogical manner. Just as a bridle belongs on a horse's head to control it, putting it on the tail is useless and absurd. It highlights fundamental errors in planning or execution.

This expression is used to describe a situation where two people of similar character or nature come together, often implying that they are a perfect (though sometimes problematic) match for one another. It highlights how someone finds a partner or associate who is exactly like them.

This expression describes performing a completely futile, useless, or unrewarding task. Just as brushing the teeth of a horse that cannot see (and thus cannot be used effectively) is a waste of effort, this phrase is used to mock someone who is wasting their energy on something that will never yield a beneficial result.