నెమలి కంట నీరు కారితే వేటగాడికి ముద్దా?

This proverb highlights the endless nature of labor for certain professions. Just as a weaver's work is never done because people always need clothes, a manual laborer or servant is always in demand and must keep working to survive. It implies that their toil is perpetual and they are constantly kept busy by the needs of society.

This is a traditional agricultural saying from the Palnadu region of Andhra Pradesh regarding the Kandleru stream. It signifies that the prosperity of the farmers depends entirely on the water levels of the river. A small stream (trickle) indicates drought and crop failure, while a full flow ensures a bountiful harvest and celebration.

This expression means that a person with malicious intent or a cold heart will not be moved by the suffering or tears of their victim. It is used to describe situations where someone remains indifferent to another's pain because their goal is to exploit or harm them.

This proverb highlights how people's preferences or attachments change with age or vulnerability. It suggests that someone in a weak or advanced stage of life finds comfort or affection in things that others might overlook or find plain, often implying that simplicity or basic companionship becomes more valuable than vanity in one's later years.

* On ne saurait faire boire un âne s'il n'a pas soif. † Man kan nœde en Mand till at blunde, men ikke til at sove.

This proverb is used to highlight the cruelty or indifference of an oppressor. It suggests that a predator or an exploiter is never moved by the pain or tears of their victim; instead, they see the victim's suffering only as a means to their own gain or success.

This expression is used to question whether someone values the end result and productivity (pani) or if they are more concerned with the effort and hardship (paatu) involved. It is often used to remind someone that the outcome is what matters most, or to ask if they are willing to endure the struggle to get the reward.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a victim's suffering or pleas for mercy have no effect on a cruel or heartless oppressor. Just as a hunter is not moved by the tears of the prey they intend to kill, a cold-hearted person will not be swayed by the pain of those they exploit.

This proverb highlights that certain professions or classes of people are indispensable and will always exist as long as society functions. Just as a weaver's skill is always needed for clothing and a laborer's work is essential for productivity, these roles (and the people in them) will always be present in the world, metaphorically 'never dying' out.

This expression is used to describe a person who tries to imitate someone else's natural talent or success without having the necessary skill or capability. Just as a fox can never match the grace of a peacock's dance, certain people make themselves look foolish by blindly copying others.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where new people, ideas, or trends replace old ones completely. It is often used when a newcomer takes over the position or influence of someone who has been there for a long time, or when modern methods render traditional ones obsolete.