~ TamiL Proverbs ~

[MysteRy]

31.Thannirai kooda salladail allalam, athu panikati agum varai poruthal

~ Even water can be held in a sieve, if you wait till it turns to ice.

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32.Paavam seiyadhu iru maname, naalai gopam seithe yeman kondodippova

~ Desist from sinning, for, tomorrow an angry god of death may
deprive you of applying the corrective by taking you into his fold.

[MysteRy]

33.Muyarchi udayar igalchi adayar

~  There is no downward journey for those who keep trying

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34.Veetai kattipaar,kalyanathai senjuppar

~  Build a home, organize a wedding (literal)

 ~  If you think daily life is painful, try building a home or organizing a
wedding.

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35.Theedhum nandrum pirar thara vaara

~   Good or bad, it doesn't come from others. You are responsible for
what you get/face.

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36.Kaatrullapothe thootrikol

~  Make hay while the sun shines

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37.Poruththaar Boomi Aazhvaar

~ The patient will rule the world. 

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38.Pudichhalum puliam Komba Pudichitaru

~  He has taken a strong position (in the activity he is engaged in)

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39.Saathi irundoliya verilai (Source: Avvaiyar)

~   There are only two castes in this world: ones that give, and ones that
don't.

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40.Ettuchchuraikkai kootukku uthavathu

~   A picture of a vegetable can't be used in a kottu('koottu' is a sort of
stew made with vegetables and lentils)

 ~ A recipe is not the dish

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41.Kattikkodotha chaappaadum chollikkodutha vaarthaiyum pala naaal
thaangathu

~  Packed food and words of wisdom from others don't last more than a
few days

~  Self-reliance lasts longer than depending on others.   

[MysteRy]

42.Koozhukkum aasai meesaikkum aasai

~    You can't drink thick porridge if you want to keep your mustache
clean.

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43.Kuppura vizhunthaalum meesaiyil man ottavillai

~   I fell flat on my face, but there is no dust on my mustache (literal)

~  Make sure your lies are believable.

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44.Aakkapporthuavanukku aaraporukkavillai

~ He could wait for the food to be cooked, but couldn't wait for it cool
down (literal)

~ You waited this much, wait just a bit more   

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45.Paalukkum kaaval poonaikkum thozan

~   Guardian of milk, as well as friend of the cat (literal)

~  Beware of those that get a commission from both parties.