శత కోటి దరిద్రాలకు అనంతకోటి ఉపాయాలు

This proverb is used to illustrate the power of money and how it can make the seemingly impossible possible. It suggests that with enough wealth, one can influence anyone or achieve any task, no matter how difficult or distant it may seem.

This proverb highlights that courage and self-confidence are more valuable than material wealth. It is used to describe a situation where a person, despite having financial resources, cannot achieve anything or defend themselves because they lack the necessary boldness or character.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the cost or effort involved in a task far exceeds the value or worth of the subject itself. It highlights unnecessary extravagance or disproportionate spending on someone or something that doesn't deserve it or won't benefit from it meaningfully.

This proverb highlights societal bias and how people's perceptions change based on a person's financial status. It means that if a wealthy person does or says something, it is highly valued and respected (like gold), but if a poor person does the exact same thing, it is disregarded or seen as cheap (like brass).

This expression is used to describe an extremely stingy or miserly person who refuses to give away even the slightest bit of their wealth, often to an irrational degree. It highlights a character that is uncompromising and excessively greedy.

This expression highlights the power of wealth in determining social status and comfort. It contrasts the extreme luxury one can enjoy with money against the struggle and lack of basic respect one faces in poverty.

This expression is used to describe a situation where there is no distinction made between merit and ignorance, or where rewards are distributed equally regardless of character or capability. It highlights the irony of a virtuous person and a complete fool being treated the same way, often in terms of financial gain or status.

This proverb is used to indicate that the law or justice system has limits. It suggests that a person can only be punished to a certain extent for their crimes, or that one cannot be punished multiple times for the same series of mistakes beyond what is prescribed. It is often used in a legal context or when discussing fairness in retribution.

This expression is often used sarcastically to mock someone's vanity or to contrast a person of character with someone who is foolish or useless. It highlights that while a virtuous person deserves wealth and respect, an ignorant person deserves nothing but an empty vessel (tin can), which makes the most noise.

In this speech a man committed the very three faults from which he boasted he was free.

This traditional saying emphasizes productivity over vanity. It suggests that one should invest more in assets that provide a livelihood or income (like livestock in an agrarian society) and spend minimally on non-productive luxuries like expensive clothing. It is used to advise someone to prioritize essential investments over outward appearances.