మనిషి గబ్బు మారుమారు, నా గబ్బు తీరుతీరు.

This proverb refers to the malicious nature of human behavior, specifically betrayal, gossip, or cruelty. While there are remedies for snake bites or animal wounds, the damage caused by a person's words or actions can be irreparable and impossible to heal with physical medicine.

This blunt and cynical expression is used to describe how wealth commands immense power and respect in society. It implies that money is so influential that it can make anything happen, and people will worship or follow it as if it were a deity, often overriding moral or spiritual values.

This expression is used to describe money as the root of all evil or something that breeds greed, corruption, and unethical behavior. It is often said when observing how money can destroy relationships or lead people to commit wrongdoings.

This proverb describes a situation where someone loses their assets, pride, or resources bit by bit due to mismanagement, misfortune, or a long journey. It is often used to mock someone who starts with a lot of pomp and show but ends up with nothing by the time they reach their destination.

This proverb is used to illustrate that money obtained from any source—even through questionable or low-status means—has the same value and function as any other money. It implies that the origin of the wealth does not change its utility, often used in contexts discussing the nature of profit or earnings.

This expression is used to signify that when there are strong indications or warnings of an event (like a person's anger or a developing situation), the outcome is inevitable. It implies that certain actions or consequences will surely follow their preceding signs.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of keeping one's financial status and personal habits private. Just as money is kept secure in a bag and food is concealed while chewing, one's wealth and personal affairs should not be displayed or discussed openly to avoid unnecessary trouble or envy.

This proverb describes a situation where there is a stark contrast between a person's high-sounding reputation or name and their actual poor reality or character. It is used to mock hypocrisy or the irony of someone having a prestigious title while living in squalor or behaving poorly.

The "house name" is the gentilitious or family name ; it precedes the proper name. A fine name, but a paltry fellow.

This traditional saying emphasizes productivity over vanity. It suggests that one should invest more in assets that provide a livelihood or income (like livestock in an agrarian society) and spend minimally on non-productive luxuries like expensive clothing. It is used to advise someone to prioritize essential investments over outward appearances.

In this context, 'Dubbu' refers to a low-denomination copper coin used in the past. The proverb means that a person without financial means is often disregarded by society and treated as worthless or useless. It highlights the harsh reality of how social status is frequently tied to wealth.