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This proverb highlights the contrast between human ambitions and reality or destiny. It is used when someone has grand dreams or high expectations (imagination), but their actual circumstances or fate (writing on the forehead) forces them to perform hard labor or face difficult struggles.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone tries to do a good deed or help others, but instead of receiving gratitude or success, they end up getting into trouble or facing negative consequences themselves.

This proverb is used to criticize someone who aspires for great responsibilities or high positions while failing to handle small, basic tasks. It emphasizes that competence at a smaller scale is a prerequisite for larger leadership roles.

This proverb is used to convey that one must face the consequences of their past actions or destiny, whether they like it or not. It suggests that avoiding inevitable difficulties is impossible and that one should develop the fortitude to endure them.

This proverb is used to say that a person's inherent nature or capabilities do not change just because they gain wealth, power, or physical size. Just as a dog, no matter how strong or well-fed, cannot perform the labor of a donkey or an ox, some people are simply not suited for certain responsibilities regardless of their outward growth.

This expression is used when someone tries to help others or do something virtuous, but ends up facing unexpected trouble or negative consequences as a result of their kindness. It is similar to the English saying, 'No good deed goes unpunished.'

This expression is used to describe a situation where a person is highly intelligent, wise, and capable, yet suffers from extreme poverty or bad luck. It highlights the irony that intellectual merit does not always guarantee material success or prosperity.

This proverb describes a situation where someone who lacks basic skills or resources tries to perform much more complex tasks than those who are actually competent. It is used to mock people who boast or attempt grand things beyond their actual capacity, often failing to do even the simplest tasks properly.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone performs a task that is redundant, unnecessary, or involves carrying something to a place where it is already abundant. It highlights the futility or lack of common sense in doing work that provides no additional value or brings resources to their own source.

This expression is used to describe the complete and rapid destruction of one's past sins or destiny, often through divine grace, intense penance, or wisdom. Just as a dry leaf (karaku) catches fire instantly and turns to ash, one's burdens or bad luck are said to be annihilated.