వెనక చింతించుట వెర్రితనము

This expression emphasizes the supreme value of dignity and self-respect over physical life. It is used to convey that for a person of principles, living with disgrace or humiliation is worse than death.

Take away my good name, and take away my life. Either live or die wi' honour.

This expression is used to advise someone against dwelling on the past or mourning over things that cannot be changed. It is the Telugu equivalent of the English proverb 'There is no use crying over spilled milk.' It encourages focusing on the future instead of wasting energy on past mistakes or misfortunes.

Used to describe a situation where a large group of people mindlessly follow a trend or imitate others without thinking, similar to a 'herd mentality' or 'mass hysteria'.

This expression conveys a sense of fatalism, suggesting that one's destiny or fate (what is 'written on the forehead') is inevitable. It implies that worrying or grieving over things beyond our control is futile, as the outcome is already predetermined by fate.

This expression refers to 'herd mentality' or 'blindly following others'. Like a flock of sheep where if one jumps into a pit, the rest follow without thinking, it describes people who mindlessly imitate others or follow a trend just because everyone else is doing it.

This proverb suggests that people find satisfaction or happiness in their own peculiar habits, eccentricities, or obsessions, even if others find them foolish or irrational. It is used to express that what might seem like 'madness' to an observer is actually a source of personal pleasure for the individual.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone achieves great things or survives long hardships, only to fail or suffer an ignominious end due to a trivial mistake or at the very last moment. It signifies an anti-climactic or disgraceful conclusion to an otherwise long or significant journey.

This proverb is used to describe something that is not available when it is actually needed, making it useless later. It highlights that help, resources, or tools lose their value if they are not provided at the critical moment, just as a ceremonial trumpet is useless if it isn't played during the appropriate time of an event.

This expression suggests that even the most intelligent or virtuous person will have at least one small eccentricity, flaw, or moment of foolishness. It is used to point out that perfection is impossible and everyone has their own small quirks or weaknesses.

This phrase refers to someone who creates a lot of noise or makes loud announcements but possesses no real power or authority. It is used to describe a person who is all talk and no action, or someone who holds a superficial position without the actual ability to influence outcomes.