విత్తు ఒకటి వేస్తే, చెట్టు ఇంకొకటి మొలచునా?

This proverb emphasizes that small actions, investments, or habits formed today will grow into significant results or consequences in the future. It is commonly used to highlight the importance of childhood education, early investments, or environmental conservation.

This expression is used to describe a person who is hypocritical or two-faced. It refers to someone whose outward words or behavior do not match their true internal intentions or feelings.

This proverb highlights that both a paddy sprout and a male child require constant care, protection, and nurturing in their early stages to ensure a productive future. Just as a young plant is vulnerable to pests and weather, a young boy needs proper guidance and safeguarding to grow into a responsible man.

This proverb is the Telugu equivalent of 'As you sow, so shall you reap.' It implies that every action has a corresponding consequence and that one cannot expect good results from bad actions or vice-versa. It is used to remind someone that their current situation is a direct result of their past deeds or character.

A chip of the old block. He that was born of a hen loves to be scratching. (French.)† * Après la fête on gratte la tête. † Qui naît de geline il aime à grater.

This proverb is the Telugu equivalent of 'Man proposes, God disposes.' It is used to describe situations where human plans or expectations fail to materialize because fate or a higher power had a different outcome in store.

This proverb highlights that not everything that appears beneficial is actually helpful. The shade of a date palm is too sparse to provide relief, and while a palmyra tree is tall and useful, it lacks the nurturing quality of a mother. It is used to describe things or people that are inadequate despite their outward appearance or status.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one's actions lead to an unexpected or unintended outcome, often despite good intentions. It is similar to the English phrase 'Backfiring' or 'Best-laid plans gone awry.' It describes a result that is completely different from what was originally planned.

This expression is used to describe two people or things that are equally useless, defective, or of poor quality. It highlights that there is no choice between them because neither has any value, often used when comparing two options that are both unsatisfactory.

This proverb is used to emphasize that people, even those from the same family or group, have different personalities, capabilities, and destinies. It is often said to remind others that equality or uniformity should not be expected in human nature or life situations.

This proverb is the Telugu equivalent of 'Man proposes, God disposes'. It is used when human plans or expectations fail due to unforeseen circumstances or fate, highlighting that humans do not have ultimate control over the outcomes of their actions.