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This proverb is used to describe a person who is skilled at business or profit-making but lacks the resilience or patience to handle failures, losses, or setbacks. It highlights that success is easy to enjoy, but managing the inevitable downsides of any endeavor requires a different kind of strength.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of communication and social skills in survival and professional success. It suggests that if one does not know how to converse effectively or persuade others, it becomes difficult to make a living or navigate through daily life.

This proverb suggests that people are often overconfident in their areas of expertise, which leads them to take risks that others would avoid. It is used to caution experts that their skills do not make them immune to accidents; rather, their familiarity might lead to negligence.

This proverb emphasizes that peace and health are foundational for success. If the woman of the house (the 'Aalu') is suffering or unhappy, the household cannot thrive. Similarly, if the ox used for plowing is weak or collapsed, the farming cannot move forward. It is used to highlight the importance of the well-being of those who anchor the home and profession.

This traditional proverb suggests that when individuals cross into roles traditionally held by the opposite gender (in a historical context), they tend to become overly pedantic, meticulous, or argumentative about it. It describes the irritation caused by people who over-analyze tasks that are supposed to be simple or routine.

This expression is used to highlight that charity or hospitality should be done out of genuine kindness rather than for spiritual rewards or out of fear of sin. It suggests that one's character and overall actions matter more than a single act of giving or refusing. It is often used to tell someone not to be too proud of their charity or too judgmental of others' lack thereof.

This proverb implies that someone who enjoys or appreciates the value of something will also know how to provide it to others. In a broader sense, it means that a person who understands their own needs and comforts is better equipped to care for the needs of others. It is often used to describe someone's hospitality or their proficiency in managing resources.

This proverb suggests that when someone is truly talented or expert at something, even their mistakes or unconventional actions are performed with grace and appear impressive. It is often used to compliment someone's natural proficiency or mastery.

This proverb highlights human psychology and bias based on self-interest. It refers to a person who praises those who have given them something (even something small like a vegetable creeper or a palm leaf) while being critical or intolerant of those who have plenty but have not shared anything with them yet. It is used to describe how people's perceptions of others are often colored by the benefits they receive.

This expression emphasizes that travel broadens the mind and builds character. A person who travels extensively, encounters different cultures, and faces various challenges becomes more worldly, resilient, and courageous compared to someone who stays in one place.