మనిషి మర్మము, మాని చేవ బయటికి తెలియవు.

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 proverb suggests that just as it is difficult to measure the depth of an overgrown or abandoned pit, it is equally difficult to fathom the true intentions, thoughts, or internal nature of a seemingly quiet or good person. It is often used to remind others that appearances can be deceptive and that calm people often possess deep, complex characters or hidden strengths.

This expression highlights how value and utility are perceived based on knowledge. Something that appears simple or useless to an ignorant person is recognized as valuable and beneficial by someone with expertise. It is used to describe situations where a person's skill or lack thereof determines their understanding of a task or object.

Just as warp (vertical threads) and woof (horizontal threads) are essential components that define the structure of a cloth, good and bad qualities/actions are what define a human being. It is used to express that life or a person's character is a combination of both virtues and flaws, and one must accept this duality as a natural part of human existence.

This proverb highlights that the flaws or misdeeds of influential, wealthy, or high-status individuals are often hidden from public view or suppressed by their reputation. It is used to describe how power and status can mask hypocrisy and dishonesty.

This proverb highlights indicators of decay or failure. In plants, turning black usually signifies rot or death. In humans, turning white (pale) often indicates illness, fear, or the loss of vitality. It is used to describe how different entities show signs of their decline in distinct ways.

This expression is used to describe a futile attempt to hide something from an expert or someone who already knows the truth. Just as it is impossible or unnecessary to hide one's body or the process of childbirth from a midwife, it is foolish to try and conceal facts from those who are intimately involved or experienced in a matter.

This proverb emphasizes that practical experience is essential to truly understand or judge something. Just as you cannot judge a dish without tasting it or know the depth of a pond without stepping into it, you cannot understand the complexities or difficulties of a situation or task until you are personally involved in it.

This proverb emphasizes that experiential knowledge is superior to theoretical knowledge. Just as one must taste food to know its flavor or enter a body of water to gauge its depth, one cannot truly understand a situation, a task, or a person's character without direct involvement or personal experience.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of firsthand experience over theoretical knowledge. It is used to convey that one cannot judge the quality, difficulty, or nature of a situation or task without actually engaging in it or trying it out.