పేదవాని కోపము పెదవికి చేటు.
pedavani kopamu pedaviki chetu.
When a poor man is angry, he only bursts his own lips. Anger without power is folly. (German.) Anger makes a rich man hated, and a poor man scorned.
This proverb suggests that when a person with no power or resources gets angry, it only hurts them further rather than affecting others. It is used to describe a situation where expressing frustration is futile because the person lacks the influence to bring about change, often resulting in self-inflicted stress or negative consequences for themselves.
Related Phrases
విడవమంటే పాముకు కోపం, పట్టమంటే కప్పకు కోపం.
vidavamante pamuku kopam, pattamante kappaku kopam.
If told to let go, the snake gets angry; if told to catch, the frog gets angry.
This proverb describes a dilemma or a 'catch-22' situation where any decision made will result in someone being offended or a negative outcome. It is used when a person is stuck between two conflicting parties or choices where satisfying one inevitably displeases the other.
కలిగినయ్య గాదె తీసేటప్పటికి, పేదవానికి ప్రాణం పోయినది
kaliginayya gade tisetappatiki, pedavaniki pranam poyinadi
By the time the rich man opened his corn bin, the poor man had died.
This expression is used to describe a situation where help arrives too late to be of any use. It highlights the inefficiency or delay of those in power or wealth to provide relief to those in desperate need, rendering the assistance meaningless once the damage is already done.
మనిషి పేద అయీతే మాటకు పేదా?
manishi peda ayite mataku peda?
Does it mean that being poor, one should be poor in one’s speech as well?
One may give a noble speech, even if one is financially poor. The nobility of one does not depend on one’s wealth or the lack of it.
పేదల కోపం పెదవికి చేటు
pedala kopam pedaviki chetu
The anger of the poor is a danger to their own lips
This proverb implies that when people without power or resources get angry, they cannot harm those they are angry at; instead, they only end up hurting themselves. It is used to describe a situation where expressing frustration is futile or self-destructive due to one's lack of influence.
పేదవానికి పెండ్లామే ఆస్తి
pedavaniki pendlame asti
For a poor man, his wife is his only wealth.
This proverb suggests that for someone with no material possessions or financial resources, a supportive and hardworking life partner is their greatest asset and source of strength. It highlights the value of companionship and family over material riches in times of poverty.
కూటికి పేదయితే, కులానికి పేదా?
kutiki pedayite, kulaniki peda?
Though a man be poor, will he lose caste ?
This expression is used to remind others that being economically disadvantaged or lacking wealth does not mean a person lacks self-respect, dignity, or cultural identity. It suggests that poverty affects one's physical needs, but should not diminish their social standing or the respect they deserve.
పేదవాని పెళ్ళాం ఊరందరికీ వదిన
pedavani pellam urandariki vadina
A poor man's wife is a sister-in-law to the whole village.
This proverb illustrates how people in power or those with higher social status often take liberties with or lack respect for those who are vulnerable or lack protection. It suggests that when someone is poor or weak, everyone feels entitled to treat them with over-familiarity or disregard their dignity.
పేదవానిపై పడెరా పెద్దపిడుగు
pedavanipai padera peddapidugu
A massive lightning bolt fell upon the poor man.
This expression is used to describe a situation where a person who is already struggling or living in poverty is struck by a major, unexpected disaster or misfortune. It highlights the cruelty of fate where those with the least resources are often the ones hit hardest by life's calamities.
పేదవాడి కోపం పెదవికి చేటు
pedavadi kopam pedaviki chetu
A poor man's anger is a harm to his own lip.
This proverb suggests that when a person with no power or resources gets angry, it only ends up hurting them further rather than affecting the person they are angry at. In practical terms, it means that the weak cannot afford to express anger against the strong as it only brings self-destruction or unnecessary trouble to themselves.
పేదవాని ఇంట పెండ్లయిన ఎరుగరు
pedavani inta pendlayina erugaru
No one knows when a wedding happens in a poor man's house.
This proverb is used to describe an event or situation that goes completely unnoticed or unrecognized by society due to the lack of status or wealth of the person involved. It highlights how the joys or struggles of the underprivileged often remain invisible to the world.