మాట ఘనము, మానిక పిచ్చ.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person with very little knowledge or mediocre skills appears superior or great simply because they are surrounded by people who are even less capable or completely ignorant. It is similar to the English expression 'In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.'

This expression refers to a situation of mutual jealousy or comparison where individuals constantly feel that others have it better than them, or conversely, boast about their own superiority in a circular, never-ending argument. It describes the fickle nature of human perception regarding status and possessions.

*No diga la lengua por do pague la cabesa.

A term used to describe something or someone that is extremely precious, rare, or a person who brings great fortune and prosperity. In a metaphorical sense, it refers to a person with a heart of gold or a highly valuable asset/opportunity.

One may be small in physical size, but one may be loud in speech. It is used both as a criticism of talkative person and as an appreciation of one whose achievements are higher than what one’s physical limitations would appear to permit.

* Un petit homme projette parfoia une grande ombre. ! Stakket Hund, kludet Ko, og liden Mand er gjerne hv modige.

This expression emphasizes that regardless of a person's status, wealth, or power, specific needs or permissions still require a formal request. It is often used to remind someone that things won't simply be handed over without communication or that certain protocols must be followed by everyone, no matter their importance.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one person encounters someone even more clever, skilled, or cunning than themselves. It is often used to imply that there is always someone superior or more formidable regardless of how great one thinks they are.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a side-dish or a secondary accompaniment overshadows the main meal. Metaphorically, it refers to instances where accessories or trivial additions are given more importance or are more impressive than the main subject or person.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a secondary or trivial thing is given more importance, or seems more impressive, than the primary or essential thing. It's often applied when an accessory or an accompaniment overshadows the main subject.

This proverb suggests that everyone has their own unique eccentricities, hobbies, or obsessions that might seem irrational to others but bring great satisfaction to themselves. It is used to express that happiness is subjective and one shouldn't judge what makes another person happy, even if it seems foolish.

This expression describes a cognitive bias where a person with a flawed perspective or specific obsession assumes that everyone else shares the same madness or is wrong. It is used to point out that one's perception of the world is often a reflection of their own state of mind.