ProverbPedia

“Tamil:
ஒதி பெருத்துத் தூணாமா?”
“English Translation:
Though the odina tree grow large, will it do for a pillar?”,

“Tamil:
தன் பலம் கண்டு அம்பலம் ஏறவேண்டும்.”
“English Translation:
Having ascertained your own ability, display it in the assembly.”,

“Tamil:
குதிரை நல்லதுதான் சுழி கெட்டது.”
“English Translation:
It is certainly a good horse, but its circular marks are bad.The circlets of hair on a horse are generally observed by dealers and owners very carefully.”,