తలవంచుకొంటే ఏడు గోడల చాటు.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where even the strongest or most powerful entities are suffering or failing, making the concerns or complaints of the weak or fragile seem insignificant or inevitable. It highlights a scale of disaster where if the indestructible is perishing, the destruction of the delicate is a foregone conclusion.

This expression emphasizes the importance of humility, hard work, and patience during the process of achieving a goal. It suggests that if one is willing to work humbly and endure hardships while a task is being performed (or while learning), they will earn the respect and success needed to live proudly for the rest of their life.

This expression highlights that true affection or sincerity must come from within. Superficial gestures, like a physical hug, cannot compensate for a lack of genuine feeling or hidden resentment. It is often used to describe hypocrisy or fake intimacy.

This proverb describes people returning to their habitual environments or choosing paths that align with their nature or circumstances. It is used to suggest that individuals will naturally gravitate toward familiar settings or specific struggles even when they try to break away.

This expression suggests that the human body is naturally prone to various ailments, pains, and physical struggles. It is often used in a philosophical or weary context to describe how aging or illness is an inevitable part of physical existence.

This traditional expression describes three types of difficult or unreliable people: those who constantly roam without purpose, those who are argumentative or talk back defiantly, and those who are cowardly or deceptive by hiding from responsibilities and confrontations. It is used to characterize individuals who lack discipline or integrity.

This proverb is used to describe how society judges people based on their consumption and social standing. It suggests that eating excessively at someone else's expense brings disrespect (equating one to worthless husk), whereas eating moderately or being thrifty is associated with the calculated nature of a merchant (Komati). It is often used to advise people on self-respect and moderation.

This expression is used to describe a situation where the person who is affected by a problem or has a personal need is the one who must take the initiative to address it. It implies that others will not bother to help or act unless they are the ones feeling the discomfort or desire.

Let him that itches scratch himself. (French.)*

This proverb is used to describe something that appears large or bulky on the outside but produces a surprisingly high yield or dense value. It highlights that appearance can be deceiving, and sometimes compact-looking things (like a pile of grain) contain much more than one would expect.

It is like looking a gift horse in the mouth. Without being grateful, some people find fault even with generous people.