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This expression emphasizes that once a person earns a certain reputation—whether good or bad—it stays with them for life and remains even after they pass away. It is often used to remind someone that their actions have long-lasting consequences on their legacy.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone makes plans or takes actions prematurely for something that hasn't happened yet or may never happen. It is similar to the English proverb 'Don't count your chickens before they hatch.'

This expression conveys faith in divine providence. It suggests that the Creator who brought a soul into this world will surely provide the necessary means for its survival. It is used to offer comfort or express confidence during times of financial struggle or uncertainty about the future.

The Creator provides suitable food for all his creatures ; the benefactors of others need not therefore be proud.

This proverb is rooted in traditional beliefs where having a son was considered essential for family legacy and performing last rites. It suggests that the status or merit of having had a son outweighs the sorrow of losing him, or more broadly, that even a failed or short-lived positive outcome is better than having nothing at all.

This expression is used to describe someone who makes elaborate plans or celebrates a result before it has actually happened. It refers to premature planning or counting your chickens before they hatch.

To celebrate the triumph before the victory. ( Latin. )† * Far conta dell' uovo non ancor nato, † Ante victoriam canere triumphum. 33

This proverb highlights the transient nature of power and social status. It suggests that authority and leadership are only relevant while a person is alive and present in society; once deceased, their worldly influence vanishes and they belong only to the graveyard.

This proverb is used to say that the results or outcomes are the best evidence of the efforts or causes that preceded them. Just as a child's characteristics or very existence serves as proof of the parents' union and care, any final product serves as a testament to the quality of the work or resources put into it.

This proverb reflects a pragmatic and somewhat cynical view of human nature. It suggests that people only like those who provide them with something or give them money. The second part implies that a person's debts are effectively canceled or their accounts are settled only when they pass away, often used to comment on the difficulty of recovering debts or the fleeting nature of social approval based on transactions.

This proverb emphasizes that truth and character don't require external proof; their results speak for themselves. Just as the presence of water proves a well's worth, a person's good deeds or true nature serve as their own evidence.

This proverb highlights two harsh realities of life: people only appreciate those who are generous or provide help, and once a person dies, their debts and obligations often perish with them, making it impossible to recover what was owed. It is used to describe the nature of gratitude and the finality of death regarding liabilities.