పిచ్చివాడికి లోకమంతా పిచ్చే
pichchivadiki lokamanta pichche
To a madman, the whole world is mad
This expression describes a cognitive bias where a person with a flawed perspective or specific obsession assumes that everyone else shares the same madness or is wrong. It is used to point out that one's perception of the world is often a reflection of their own state of mind.
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పిచ్చివానికి పల్లవి మీదనే ఆలాపన
pichchivaniki pallavi midane alapana
A madman keeps repeating the same tune/verse.
This proverb is used to describe someone who is obsessively focused on a single point, idea, or complaint, regardless of the situation or context. Just as a madman might sing the same line of a song repeatedly without moving to the next part, it refers to people who are stuck in a loop and cannot see beyond their narrow obsession.
ఇచ్చేవాడు తీసుకునేవాడికి లోకువ
ichchevadu tisukunevadiki lokuva
The giver is undervalued by the receiver.
This proverb describes a situation where a person's generosity or kindness is taken for granted. It implies that when someone gives or helps continuously, the recipient loses respect for them or begins to treat them as inferior/subservient rather than being grateful. It is used to caution against being over-generous to those who do not appreciate the value of the gesture.
పచ్చకామెర్ల రోగికి లోకమంతా పచ్చగానే కనపడుతుంది
pachchakamerla rogiki lokamanta pachchagane kanapadutundi
To a person with jaundice, the whole world appears yellow.
This proverb describes a cognitive bias where a person's own perspective, prejudices, or mental state colors their perception of reality. Just as a jaundice patient sees everything through a yellow tint due to their illness, a person with a biased mind assumes everyone else has the same flaws or intentions that they themselves possess.
మాట ఘనము, మానిక పిచ్చ.
mata ghanamu, manika pichcha.
Great words, but small measure.
This proverb is used to describe a person who speaks grandly or makes lofty promises but fails to deliver anything substantial or acts in a very stingy manner. It highlights the contrast between high-sounding talk and poor or insignificant actions.
A Mânika is a dry measure. The greatest talkers are always the least doers.
గాటిపిచ్చి గూటిపిచ్చి లేగితే అణగేది కష్టం
gatipichchi gutipichchi legite anagedi kashtam
Once the madness for the manger or the nest rises, it is hard to suppress.
This expression refers to stubbornness or deep-seated habits (like an animal's attachment to its stall or a bird to its nest). It is used to describe someone who is extremely set in their ways or is overcome by a sudden, uncontrollable obsession or temperament that is difficult to calm down.
బంగారు పిచ్చుక
bangaru pichchuka
Golden sparrow
A term used to describe something or someone that is extremely precious, rare, or a person who brings great fortune and prosperity. In a metaphorical sense, it refers to a person with a heart of gold or a highly valuable asset/opportunity.
పచ్చకామెర్లు వచ్చిన వాడికి లోకం అంతా పచ్చగ కనపడినట్లు
pachchakamerlu vachchina vadiki lokam anta pachchaga kanapadinatlu
A man with liver disease has yellow eyes. For the sick eyes everything looks yellow.
When people have some problem with their health or in their conduct, they find the same problems in everybody around.
ఎవడి పిచ్చి వాడికానందం
evadi pichchi vadikanandam
Each person's madness is their own joy.
This proverb suggests that everyone has their own unique eccentricities, hobbies, or obsessions that might seem irrational to others but bring great satisfaction to themselves. It is used to express that happiness is subjective and one shouldn't judge what makes another person happy, even if it seems foolish.
బంగారపు పిచ్చుక
bangarapu pichchuka
A golden sparrow. The Telugu term for the grossbeak ( Loxia Philippina ). Pretty to look at but of no use.
This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely precious, innocent, or fortunate. It is often used as a term of endearment for children or to refer to someone who brings prosperity and joy, similar to the English 'golden goose' but with a more affectionate and delicate connotation.
బీదవాడు బిచ్చపు వాడికీ లోకువ
bidavadu bichchapu vadiki lokuva
A poor man is even lower than a beggar.
This proverb describes the harsh reality of social hierarchies, implying that someone who is down on their luck or lacks resources is often looked down upon or disrespected even by those who are considered to be at the bottom of society. It is used to highlight how vulnerability invites mistreatment from everyone.