మనసు మహమ్మేరు దాటుతున్నది, కాలు కడప దాటలేదు.

This expression emphasizes that taking the first step or initiating action is the most important part of overcoming a problem or a burden like debt. It suggests that once you begin making an effort and move forward, the difficulties start to resolve.

This proverb highlights the speed at which secrets or rumors spread. Once a word is spoken aloud (crosses the lips), it quickly reaches far-off places (the Penna river) and eventually becomes known to the entire world (the earth). It is used to advise someone to be careful with their words and keep secrets to themselves.

This proverb is used to describe someone who is very old and near the end of their life. It signifies that their time in the world of the living (the village) is over, and they are ready for the afterlife or burial ground (the graveyard).

This expression is used to describe people who talk big and boast about grand plans or achievements, but in reality, fail to take even the smallest action or initiative. It highlights the contrast between empty talk and lack of practical effort.

Great vaunters, little doers. ( French. )† * Il se ruine à promettre, et s'acquit à ne rien donner. † Grand vanteurs, petite faiseurs.

This expression is used to describe a person who speaks bluntly or harshly on the outside but is actually kind-hearted and compassionate on the inside. It is similar to the English idiom 'His bark is worse than his bite.'

This proverb is used to warn someone about the speed at which a secret or a piece of gossip spreads. Once a word is spoken aloud (crosses the lips), it becomes public knowledge and travels far and wide very quickly, making it impossible to take back.

* Sledet der Torp, so blühet die Freundschaft. † Zwei Augen, zwei Ohren, nur ein Mund.

This proverb warns about the power of secrets and rumors. Once a secret is spoken aloud to someone else, it can no longer be contained and will spread rapidly to everyone.

This expression is used to describe people who talk big and make grand promises or boasts, but fail to take even the smallest action or put their words into practice. It highlights the gap between ambitious rhetoric and actual execution.

This expression describes the contrast between human ambition and practical action. While our thoughts and imagination are limitless and can travel anywhere, we often lack the physical effort or courage to take even the smallest first step toward achieving those goals.

This proverb is used to highlight that if someone lacks the capability to perform a small or basic task, they are certainly incapable of handling much larger or more complex challenges. It is often used to criticize someone making grand claims without proving their worth in simpler matters.