రాత్రి జాగారం పగటి పని చెరిచిందట

This proverb is equivalent to the English saying 'Too many cooks spoil the broth.' It suggests that when too many people are involved in a single task, conflicting opinions and lack of coordination lead to failure or poor results.

This is an optimistic proverb used to encourage people during difficult times. It signifies that hardships (darkness) are temporary and will eventually be followed by better, successful days (light). It is similar to the English expression 'Every cloud has a silver lining' or 'This too shall pass.'

This proverb is used to describe a person with an intensely jealous or malicious nature who causes trouble for others throughout their life and whose legacy or final actions continue to cause problems even after they are gone. It refers to people who are so spiteful that their negative influence persists beyond their presence.

This expression is used to describe how a person without discipline or control can cause widespread damage or chaos to an entire organization or community. It draws from the Ramayana, referring to the potential havoc an unchecked force can wreak.

This Telugu proverb highlights the importance of maintaining a proper routine. It suggests that sleeping during daylight hours leads to a loss of productivity and unfinished tasks, while staying awake late into the night (depriving oneself of sleep) negatively impacts physical and mental health.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone introduces an unnecessary or troublesome innovation to a simple, existing habit, ultimately making it more complicated or ruining it. It refers to a story where people used to drink comfortably, but a metalsmith (brazier) made a vessel that required tilting in an awkward way, spoiling the ease of the act.

* Unns vir nullus vir. † Xelw kexira vniptis, dákntulós te dákntulon. ‡ Candae pilos, equino paulatim oportet evallere.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is making elaborate preparations or worrying excessively about an event that is never going to happen. It highlights the futility of wasting effort on imaginary or non-existent problems.

This proverb emphasizes time management and the importance of focusing on the task at hand. It suggests that gossiping or idle chatter during the day hinders productivity, while excessive talking at night deprives one of necessary rest. It is used to advise someone to stop talking and focus on their responsibilities or sleep.

This proverb is used to express that once someone has learned from a past mistake or a bad experience (the 'night'), they will be more cautious and avoid the same pitfall in the future (the 'day'). It signifies learning a lesson and becoming wiser.

* Mulgere hircum. † A mal nudo mal cuo. I Experientia docet.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of time management and focus. It suggests that gossiping or talking excessively during the day hinders productivity, while doing the same at night disturbs necessary rest. It is used to advise someone to stop talking and get back to their responsibilities or to sleep.