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This proverb emphasizes the importance of patience and letting things take their natural course. Just as a fruit needs time on the tree to ripen and will wither if picked too early, certain situations or relationships require time and space to mature. It is used to advise against being impulsive or forceful.

This proverb conveys that one should not judge or mock something based on its initial appearance or current struggling state. Just as a field that looks poor might eventually yield a great harvest, people or projects that are currently being ridiculed may eventually succeed and prove their critics wrong. It is used to encourage patience and resilience against mockery.

This proverb suggests that success often comes to those who were once ridiculed or underestimated. It is used to encourage someone to persevere despite mockery, implying that the final outcome will prove their worth.

This expression describes extreme sycophancy, blind obedience, or a 'yes-man' attitude. It is used to characterize someone who agrees with everything a powerful person says, even if the statements are contradictory or obviously false, just to please them.

Said of the power of a great and unjust man.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one's obligations, debts, or taxes must be paid regardless of their personal circumstances or success. It highlights the rigid and often unforgiving nature of certain systems or responsibilities.

This proverb is used to say that superficial preparations or mere outward appearances do not equate to a successful outcome or the completion of a major task. Just as cleaning the house (a preliminary step) doesn't mean the festival has happened, starting a task or doing the bare minimum doesn't mean the goal is achieved.

This proverb emphasizes the necessity of labor regardless of the outcome. In an agricultural context, it means whether the crop yields a harvest (ripens) or fails due to drought (withers), the farmer's hard work must continue. It is used to describe situations where one must fulfill their duties and keep working, irrespective of success, failure, or external circumstances.

This expression is used to convey that the real celebration or reward occurs only when efforts yield fruit. It emphasizes that success and prosperity are the true causes for celebration, rather than just the arrival of a calendar date.

This expression is used to warn against engaging or arguing with low-minded, vulgar, or malicious people. Just as throwing a stone into a pile of dung causes it to splatter on the person who threw it, getting involved with bad people or unnecessary scandals only results in bringing defilement or bad reputation upon oneself.

This expression is used to describe someone who shows maturity, wisdom, or behaviors far beyond their actual age, often used in the context of a child acting like an adult or being 'precocious'. It can also imply someone who has gained experience or 'ripened' prematurely.