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This proverb is used to describe a person who pretends to be charitable or generous with something they have already lost or cannot use. It refers to making a virtue out of necessity or claiming credit for a sacrifice that wasn't intentional.

This proverb emphasizes that relationships of any kind—be it conflict, kinship, or friendship—work best between equals. It suggests that individuals or families involved should be of similar status, strength, or character to ensure balance and mutual respect. It is commonly used when discussing suitability in marriages or the fairness of a rivalry.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone settles for a much smaller, symbolic task when they are unable or unwilling to complete the original, larger commitment. It reflects a compromise to satisfy one's conscience or to maintain appearances even when the primary goal is abandoned.

This expression describes a situation where something is extracted or forced out with great difficulty, very slowly, or in minute quantities. It is often used to refer to someone who is extremely stingy or a situation where getting a result requires an exhausting amount of effort for a very small reward.

* Noli equi dentes insipere donati,

This expression is used to describe a person who possesses extraordinary strength, capability, or determination. It characterizes someone who can achieve seemingly impossible tasks or overcome massive obstacles with great ease or force.

This expression is used to describe an impossible or futile task. Just as it is impossible to extract oil by simply squeezing the stalk or the whole plant of a sesame seed without proper processing of the seeds, it refers to efforts that yield no results because the approach is fundamentally wrong.

This proverb emphasizes that relationships, whether friendly (like marriage) or hostile (like a feud), are best conducted between people of equal status, strength, or standing. It suggests that a mismatch in such situations leads to imbalance or unnecessary trouble.

This proverb describes a person who blindly reacts or believes something without thinking logically. Since a bull (male) cannot give birth, a rational person should question the statement first. Instead, the person in the proverb immediately suggests a next step, showing gullibility or a lack of common sense. It is used to mock people who follow instructions or rumors without verifying the facts.

This proverb emphasizes that relationships, whether friendly or adversarial, are best suited between people of equal status, strength, or standing. It suggests that for a bond to be meaningful or a conflict to be fair, the parties involved should be evenly matched.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone loses something by accident or due to their own carelessness, but then pretends they gave it away as a generous act of charity or sacrifice. It mocks the hypocrisy of turning an involuntary loss into a fake act of virtue.