మన్మథుడే పురుషుడయినా, మాయలాడి తన మంకు బుద్ధి మానదు.

This expression is used sarcastically to describe a situation where someone who is already flawed or unattractive has an additional peculiar or weird feature that makes them look even worse. It is often applied to a person or a situation that is already problematic and then acquires another ridiculous defect.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is incorrigibly stubborn or set in their ways. Despite receiving sound advice, moral instruction, or logical reasoning from others, such individuals refuse to abandon their foolish or obstinate behavior. It highlights that character traits are often deeply ingrained and difficult to alter through external influence.

This is a traditional Telugu proverb used to suggest that women think differently or more deeply than men, often implying that they come up with clever solutions later or have a unique perspective that isn't immediately obvious. While historically sometimes used dismissively, it is also used to acknowledge a woman's intuitive or strategic thinking.

Lit. in the back of the head.

This proverb is used to describe an incorrigible or deceitful person whose inherent bad character does not change regardless of how good or perfect their circumstances or companions are. It emphasizes that basic nature often overrides external influences.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one tries to give advice or instructions to an extremely stubborn, thick-headed, or unresponsive person. It implies that any effort to change their mind or educate them is a complete waste of time, as they are as lifeless and unyielding as a piece of wood.

This expression means that a person's nature or identity does not change simply by imitating the behavior of others or by changing their environment. It is often used to point out that superficial actions do not change fundamental characteristics.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is incorrigibly stubborn or set in their ways. It implies that even if you give great advice or try to reform someone, their inherent nature or stubbornness (manku buddhi) prevents them from changing their behavior.

This proverb highlights materialism or transactional relationships. It suggests that for someone driven by professional gain or money, the most attractive or important person is simply the one who pays them. It is used to describe situations where loyalty or affection is bought rather than earned through character.

This proverb suggests that certain conditions cannot be cured by medicine or external intervention. It refers to the agony caused by romantic longing (love-sickness) which is emotional in nature, and a lack of intelligence or common sense, which is considered an inherent trait that cannot be changed by drugs.

This proverb suggests that a person's inherent character or negative traits do not change regardless of how fortunate their circumstances are or how perfect their partner is. It is used to describe someone who remains manipulative or stubborn despite being treated exceptionally well.