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This proverb highlights that certain things are incomparable and original in their value. Just as ploughed land retains moisture and nutrients essential for crops, mother's milk is the ultimate nourishment for a child. It is used to emphasize the importance of foundational or natural things over artificial or secondary alternatives.

This is a sarcastic or humorous proverb used to mock someone who makes grand, empty boasts about their integrity or courage but immediately sets conditions or excuses (like needing sandals to walk on fire) that defeat the purpose of the act. It highlights hypocrisy or fake bravado.

This proverb suggests that one's own words or speech can often foreshadow or invite impending trouble. It is used to caution people to speak carefully, as negative words or slips of the tongue can sometimes manifest as bad luck or problems.

This proverb highlights that family relationships and kinship obligations remain constant regardless of one's financial status. Whether a person is wealthy (symbolized by having possessions) or poor (symbolized by torn footwear), they must still maintain their social and familial ties.

This expression refers to a situation where a person is insulted or treated poorly after they have already faced a major downfall or loss. It signifies adding insult to injury or showing disrespect to someone who can no longer defend themselves.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one incurs a significant loss while attempting to gain something small or perform a simple duty. It highlights how someone might lose their basic necessities or resources while pursuing an unnecessary or minor errand.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of verifying facts and ensuring transparency in transactions. It suggests that if someone describes a piece of land to be a certain way, it must be acquired only if it matches that description exactly, warning against deceptive marketing or hidden flaws in deals.

This proverb warns that paying attention to hearsay, rumors, or others' manipulative talk without verifying the facts will eventually lead to harm or disaster. It is used to advise someone to be wary of people who try to influence them with gossip.

This expression is used to describe a person who gives advice to everyone else but fails to follow that same advice in their own life. It highlights hypocrisy or the gap between preaching and practicing, similar to the English idiom 'Practice what you preach.'

This proverb describes people who have lost their fortune or status but continue to display excessive pride or arrogance. It compares them to a loose tassel on a pot lid that wobbles or jumps at the slightest movement, symbolizing their unstable and hollow vanity.