పలకని వాళ్ళతో పది ఊర్ల వాళ్ళూ గెలవలేరు.
palakani vallato padi urla vallu gelavaleru.
The people of ten villages cannot overcome men who won't open their mouths.
This proverb highlights that silence is an impenetrable defense. When someone refuses to engage, respond, or react to provocations and arguments, it is impossible to defeat or influence them through debate. It suggests that silence can be a powerful tool in conflicts, as an opponent has no words to twist or use against you.
Related Phrases
నూరుమంది మొండిచేతులవాండ్లు పోగయి ఒక గొడ్డు గేదెను పాలు పితకలేకపోయినారు.
nurumandi mondichetulavandlu pogayi oka goddu gedenu palu pitakalekapoyinaru.
A hundred fingerless people together could not milk a barren buffalo. A thing in every way impossible.
This proverb describes a situation where a large group of incompetent or unskilled people gather to perform a task that is fundamentally impossible or futile. It is used to mock the collective failure of many people attempting something useless or being unable to solve a problem because they lack the necessary tools or ability.
నూరుమంది గుడ్డివాండ్లు పోగయి ఒక పాడు నూతిలో పడ్డట్టు.
nurumandi guddivandlu pogayi oka padu nutilo paddattu.
Like a hundred blind men falling into a well. An ignorant assemblage.
This expression is used to describe a situation where a group of ignorant or unskilled people follow each other without proper guidance, eventually leading to a collective disaster. It highlights the danger of 'the blind leading the blind' or lack of leadership in a large group.
రాముని వంటి రాజు, రావణుని వంటి వైరి లేరు.
ramuni vanti raju, ravanuni vanti vairi leru.
There is no king like Rama, and no enemy like Ravana.
This expression highlights the extremes of quality and character. It is used to describe a situation where one encounters either the absolute best example of something (symbolized by Lord Rama's ideal kingship) or the most formidable and powerful opposition (symbolized by Ravana's strength as an adversary).
గాండ్లవాని ఆశ గోతం పట్టదు.
gandlavani asha gotam pattadu.
An oil-presser's greed cannot be contained even in a gunny bag.
This proverb is used to describe someone whose greed is boundless and insatiable. It suggests that no matter how much a person gets, their desire for more will always exceed any container or limit.
చచ్చినవాని కండ్లు చేరెడు
chachchinavani kandlu cheredu
A dead man's eyes are very broad.
This proverb is used to describe how people tend to exaggerate the qualities or achievements of someone after they are gone or after an opportunity is lost. It highlights the human tendency to over-praise or sentimentalize things that are no longer available to be verified.
Lavishing praises on the dead which were not bestowed on the living. * Mellitum venenum, blanda oratio. † Palabras azucaradas por mas son amargas.
పండ్లు ఉన్నవాడికి పప్పులు లేవు, పప్పులు ఉన్నవాడికి పండ్లు లేవు
pandlu unnavadiki pappulu levu, pappulu unnavadiki pandlu levu
The one who has teeth doesn't have nuts, and the one who has nuts doesn't have teeth.
This proverb describes the irony of life where opportunities or resources often come to those who cannot utilize them, while those who have the capability or desire lack the necessary means. It is used to express that life is rarely fair or perfectly balanced.
ఇల్లు గెలవలేనివాడు రచ్చ గెలుచునా?
illu gelavalenivadu rachcha geluchuna?
Will he who cannot rule his own house, rule in the council? He who has no voice in the valley, will have none in the council. (Spanish.)
This proverb suggests that one must first be capable of managing their own personal affairs or household before trying to lead or influence the public. It is used to point out that if someone lacks success or discipline in their private life, they are unlikely to achieve it in external or social matters.
* Quien no aprista en vallejo, no aprista en consejo.
పేరు పెండ్లివాండ్లది, తిండి ఇంటివాండ్లది
peru pendlivandladi, tindi intivandladi
The name belongs to the wedding party, but the food belongs to the household.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where one person or group gets all the credit or fame (the name), while another person or group bears all the actual work, expenses, or consumption (the food/burden). It highlights the disparity between public recognition and practical reality.
ఇంట గెలిచి రచ్చ గెలవాలి
inta gelichi rachcha gelavali
Win at home first, then win in the public assembly.
This proverb emphasizes that one should first achieve success or establish peace and stability within their own home or personal life before attempting to conquer external challenges or lead others. It suggests that personal credibility starts at home.
ఓడలు బండ్లు అవ్వచ్చు, బండ్లు ఓడలు అవ్వచ్చు
odalu bandlu avvachchu, bandlu odalu avvachchu
Ships can become carts, and carts can become ships.
This proverb signifies the unpredictable nature of fortune and time. It means that a wealthy person can become poor and a poor person can become wealthy; nothing in life is permanent. It is used to advise humility during success and hope during adversity.