సూదేటువాణ్ణి, సుత్తేటువాణ్ణి, కండేటువాణ్ణి నమ్మరాదు.

This is a traditional proverb reflecting historical social prejudices against certain trades—specifically tailors (needle), blacksmiths/goldsmiths (hammer), and weavers (spindle). It implies that individuals in these professions were perceived as cunning or likely to cheat their customers by skimming off small portions of the material (cloth, metal, or thread) provided to them. In a modern context, it serves as a cautionary saying about being wary of professionals who have the opportunity to deceive in small, unnoticeable ways.

A hundred tailors, a hundred millers, and a hundred weavers are three hundred thieves. (Spanish.)* * Clen pastres, cien molineros, y cien texederos son tresientos ladrones.

This is a traditional proverb highlighting a belief that certain professions (tailors, blacksmiths/goldsmiths, and weavers) are prone to delaying work or withholding material. It suggests being cautious with their promises regarding deadlines and material honesty.

This is a traditional proverb reflecting historical social distrust towards certain professions. It suggests that individuals in roles requiring extreme cunningness or dealing with precious materials (like the village record-keeper and the goldsmith) are inherently deceptive. It implies their deceitful nature remains unchanged until the very end of their lives.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb used to emphasize the importance of preparation and seasonal cycles. 'Eruvaka Purnima' is a festival celebrating the start of the sowing season. The expression is often used when questioning the logical order of things or when debating which event should take precedence in a cause-and-effect relationship.

This proverb implies that the internal secrets, tricks, or professional deceits of a specific trade or group are only understood by those within that same field. It is used to describe situations where one expert can see through the cunning tactics of another expert, while a layperson remains unaware.

This expression refers to a stroke of luck or a coincidence where a random action unexpectedly hits the target or solves a problem. It is used to describe a situation where success is achieved by chance rather than by skill or planning, often implying that one lucky event followed another.

This traditional proverb suggests caution when dealing with people in certain professions due to their ability to manipulate facts or situations. It refers to a writer's potential to alter records (the pen), a butcher's ease with violence (the knife), and a toddy tapper's deceptive practices or risky nature. It is generally used to advise someone to be wary of those who hold power through documentation or sharp tools.

This is a historical folk saying or 'sameta' that warns of unpredictability. The literal comparison suggests that just as the Thumma tree is thorny and difficult to handle, one should be cautious in dealings. Note: Like many caste-based proverbs, this reflects historical social tensions or stereotypes and is used to describe situations where one should remain vigilant against potential deception or hidden 'thorns' in a situation.

This traditional proverb suggests being cautious of people whose emotions seem performative or calculated. It implies that excessive emotional displays—like a man using tears to gain sympathy or a woman using laughter to mask her true intentions—can be signs of deceit or manipulation. It is used to advise someone to look beyond superficial behaviors when judging character.

This traditional proverb suggests that certain professions are inherently driven by self-interest or deceit. It implies that a goldsmith might skim off a bit of gold from every ornament they make, and a person whose affection is for sale (prostitute) cannot be relied upon for genuine loyalty. It is used as a cautionary saying about where to place one's trust.