సెంటు భూమి లేనివాడికి సెంటువాసన ఎందుకన్నట్లు

This proverb emphasizes quality over quantity. It suggests that a small amount of something useful, effective, or high-quality is much better than a vast amount of something useless. It is often used to describe how a small but fertile piece of land is better than acres of barren land, or how a single capable person is better than a large, incompetent group.

This proverb is a pun on the word 'cent' (a unit of land) and 'scent' (perfume). It is used to mock someone who has no basic assets or foundations but still desires or demands luxuries and vanities. It highlights the irony of worrying about superficial things when one lacks essential necessities.

This proverb highlights that for a person who is hardworking, determined, and enterprising, there are no geographical boundaries or limitations. It is used to encourage ambition, suggesting that one can achieve success anywhere in the world through effort and persistence.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is trying to solve a problem by addressing the wrong area or using an irrelevant solution. It highlights a lack of common sense or focus, where efforts are wasted on something that doesn't need attention while ignoring the actual critical issue.

This proverb highlights the harsh reality of social status and poverty. It suggests that a person without wealth or resources is often treated as if they have no place or belonging in the world, emphasizing how society values individuals based on their possessions.

This proverb describes a situation where someone puts on an elaborate act, shows off, or behaves pretentiously just to obtain something very minor or trivial. It is used to criticize people whose dramatic efforts are disproportionate to their small, selfish goals.

This proverb emphasizes accountability and the relationship between responsibility and ownership. It suggests that if a person is unwilling to work or perform the duties associated with a role, they do not deserve the resources or benefits that come with it. It is used to criticize those who want the perks of a position without putting in the necessary effort.

This expression is used to describe a situation where two people who are equally useless, incapable, or lacking resources join forces. It implies that their partnership will be unproductive because neither has the means or character to succeed or help the other. It is often used to mock an alliance that is destined for failure.

This expression suggests that while appearances or specific circumstances might change, the fundamental nature, history, or inherent qualities of a situation remain the same. It is used to point out that basic truths or deep-rooted behaviors do not change simply because of a change in scenery or time.

This expression suggests that when a person lacks one sense (like sight), their other senses or mental faculties become sharper to compensate. In a broader sense, it implies that people with physical limitations often develop extraordinary mental strength or focus.