Proverbs
A proverb is a simple and concrete saying popularly known and repeated, which expresses a truth, based on common sense or the practical experience of humanity. They are often metaphorical. A proverb that describes a basic rule of conduct may also be known as a maxim. If a proverb is distinguished by particularly good phrasing, it may be known as an aphorism.
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Going to dig a well when the house is on fire.
Kerala Proverbs
Folklore of Kerala, Kavalam Narayana Pannikkar, NBT
Even while throwing away, you count and throw.
Andhra Pradesh Proverbs
B. Rama Raju, NBT, Proverbs for kids
Even if the horse were blind, it does not eat any less.
Andhra Pradesh Proverbs
Folklore of Andhra Pradesh, B. Rama Raju, NBT
You yourself will fall in the pit you dig.
Andhra Pradesh Proverbs
B. Rama Raju, NBT, Folklore of Andhra Pradesh
Like hiding behind a horse, fearing that the bull might kick.
Andhra Pradesh Proverbs
Folklore of Andhra Pradesh, B. Rama Raju, NBT
Empty clouds thunder a lot.
Andhra Pradesh Proverbs
Folklore of Andhra Pradesh, B. Rama Raju, NBT
What sprouts within Will bloom without.
Kerala Proverbs
Folklore of Kerala, Kavalam Narayana Panikkar, NBT
Dead or alive, the elephant has a high value.
Andhra Pradesh Proverbs
Folklore of Andhra Pradesh, B. Rama Raju, NBT
The frog gets angry if the serpent is permitted to bite, and the serpent gets angry if it is asked not to.
Andhra Pradesh Proverbs
Folklore of Andhra Pradesh, B. Rama Raju, NBT
Do stones wear out if ants crawl on them?
Andhra Pradesh Proverbs
Folklore of Andhra Pradesh, B. Rama Raju, NBT
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