నేర్చి బ్రతికిన వాడు, నేర్వక చెడ్డవాడు లేడు
nerchi bratikina vadu, nervaka cheddavadu ledu
There is no one who lived by learning, and no one who was ruined by not learning.
This expression emphasizes that real-life success or failure is often determined by luck, fate, or circumstances rather than just formal education or skill. It is used to console someone who failed despite their knowledge, or to point out that even those without skills sometimes thrive.
Related Phrases
ఎద్దయినా ఏడాదికి నేర్చును, మొద్దు ముప్పై ఏళ్ళకయినా నేర్వడు
eddayina edadiki nerchunu, moddu muppai ellakayina nervadu
Even an ox will learn within a year, but a dullard won't learn even in thirty years.
This proverb is used to comment on a person's intelligence or lack of willingness to learn. It suggests that even animals (like oxen) can be trained to follow instructions within a year, but a stubborn or foolish person (moddu) may never learn even after decades. It is often used to express frustration at someone who repeats the same mistakes despite being taught many times.
చేనుచేసి చెడినవాడు, మడిచేసి మనినవాడులేడు
chenuchesi chedinavadu, madichesi maninavaduledu
There is no one who was ruined by dry-land farming, and no one who thrived by wetland farming.
This traditional agricultural proverb highlights the risks and rewards associated with different types of farming. It suggests that dry-land cultivation (Chenu) is generally reliable and rarely leads to total ruin, whereas wet-land cultivation (Madi), despite its high yield potential, involves high costs and risks that often make it difficult for a farmer to truly prosper or remain stable.
నేర్చి బ్రతికినవాడూ నేర్వక చెడ్డవాడూ లేడు
nerchi bratikinavadu nervaka cheddavadu ledu
There is no one who lived by learning and no one who was ruined by not learning.
This expression is often used sarcastically or in a cynical context to imply that practical survival or success doesn't always depend on formal education or 'learning'. It can also suggest that innate nature or luck plays a larger role than acquired knowledge.
రంకునేర్చిన దానికి బొంకు నేర్చింది తోడు
rankunerchina daniki bonku nerchindi todu
For the one who learned to have an illicit affair, the one who learned to lie is a companion.
This proverb describes how one bad habit or vice often leads to another. Specifically, it implies that to hide a significant misdeed, one must inevitably resort to lying. It is used to suggest that moral failings or deceptive behaviors usually go hand in hand.
తిట్టితే చచ్చినవాడు లేడు, దీవించితే బ్రతికినవాడూలేడు.
tittite chachchinavadu ledu, divinchite bratikinavaduledu.
No one died because they were cursed, and no one lived forever because they were blessed.
This proverb emphasizes that words alone—whether insults or blessings—do not have the power to change one's destiny or physical life. It is used to suggest that one shouldn't take verbal abuse too deeply to heart, nor should one rely solely on praise or blessings without personal effort.
ఎద్దయినా ఏడాదికి నేర్చును, మొద్దు ముప్పై ఏళ్లయినా నేర్వడు.
eddayina edadiki nerchunu, moddu muppai ellayina nervadu.
An ox can learn within a year, but a blockhead (dullard) won't learn even in thirty years.
This proverb is used to comment on a person's intelligence or stubbornness. It implies that even a beast of burden like an ox can be trained and disciplined within a year, but a person who lacks the will or the mental capacity to learn will remain ignorant regardless of how much time passes.
తిట్టి చచ్చినవాడూ లేడు, దీవించి బ్రతికినవాడూ లేడు.
titti chachchinavadu ledu, divinchi bratikinavadu ledu.
No man has ever died from cursing, or lived from blessing. No one dies of threats. ( Dutch. )
This proverb is used to suggest that words alone—whether insults or blessings—do not determine a person's fate or lifespan. It emphasizes that one should not take curses to heart or rely solely on blessings, but rather focus on reality and one's own actions.
* Van dreigen sterft man neit.
బొంక నేర్చి, బొంకు అంకు నేర్వాలి
bonka nerchi, bonku anku nervali
Learn to lie, then learn to support that lie.
This expression suggests that if one chooses to tell a lie, they must also have the cleverness and consistency to maintain it without getting caught. It is used to remark on the complexity of deception and the need for a 'logical cover' when being dishonest.
బావి కింద దున్ని బ్రతికినవాడు, చెరువు కింద దున్ని చెడిపోయినవాడు లేడు
bavi kinda dunni bratikinavadu, cheruvu kinda dunni chedipoyinavadu ledu
No one has failed after farming under a lake, and no one has flourished solely by farming under a well.
This proverb highlights the reliability of water sources in agriculture. It suggests that farming near a large lake (abundant water) ensures success and prosperity, whereas relying on a small well (limited water) is much riskier and rarely leads to significant wealth.
శాపాలకు చచ్చినవాడు, దీవెనలకు బ్రతికినవాడు లేరు.
shapalaku chachchinavadu, divenalaku bratikinavadu leru.
There is no one who died because of curses, nor anyone who lived because of blessings.
This proverb emphasizes that human life and destiny are governed by actions and natural laws rather than just the words of others. It suggests that mere words—whether malicious curses or benevolent blessings—do not have the power to change one's fate or physical reality. It is used to encourage people to ignore empty threats or not rely solely on praise.