పెండ్లినాటి సౌఖ్యము లంఖణమునాడు తలుచుకొన్నట్టు.

This expression emphasizes that inner peace is the fundamental requirement for true happiness. It suggests that regardless of how much self-discipline (Dantudu) or spiritual knowledge (Vedanthi) a person possesses, they cannot experience genuine well-being if their mind is not at peace. It is used to highlight that tranquility is superior to mere learning or austerity.

This proverb describes a person's extreme selfishness or greed. It refers to someone who tries to gain a small, petty benefit from a catastrophic situation or someone else's misfortune, instead of helping or showing empathy.

This proverb highlights the importance of agriculture and proactive effort. It suggests that one who takes the initiative to cultivate and work for their livelihood will eventually reap the rewards and find true contentment and prosperity.

This proverb describes the act of dwelling on past pleasures or happy memories while currently experiencing hardship or deprivation. It is used when someone fruitlessly reminisces about a time of abundance or joy during a period of struggle, highlighting the stark contrast between better days and the current difficult reality.

This proverb highlights two human conditions: first, that human desires and greed never age or diminish even as the body gets old; second, that someone constantly seeking or begging for favors from others can never truly enjoy peace of mind or comfort, as they are always dependent on others' whims.

This expression suggests that the depth, value, or pleasure of an experience can only be truly understood by someone with the necessary maturity or experience. It is often used to imply that certain profound truths or skills are beyond the comprehension of the inexperienced or uninitiated.

This proverb describes a situation where someone undergoes great hardship or makes huge sacrifices in anticipation of a grand reward, only to receive something very ordinary or meager in the end. It is used to mock the irony of high expectations meeting a disappointing reality.

* Ninguem se contenta com sua sorte, † Quien mastlene, masquiere.

This proverb describes the act of thinking about past luxuries, pleasures, or happy times while currently facing hardships or hunger. It highlights the irony and additional misery of reminiscing about abundance when one is in a state of deprivation.

This expression is used to describe the act of reminiscing about past luxuries, wealth, or good times while currently experiencing hardship or poverty. It highlights the contrast between former prosperity and present suffering, often suggesting that dwelling on past glory does not help current struggles.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone voluntarily invites trouble or creates a headache for themselves by their own actions or choices. It is similar to the English expression 'to go looking for trouble' or 'asking for it.'

* Alterâ manu scabunt, altera ferunt.