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“ പള്ളിച്ചാനെ കാണുമ്പോൾ കാലുകടഞ്ഞു (കഴക്കും)”
English Translation:
At the sight of the palanquin-bearer, one’s legs suddenly ache. (Feigning sudden exhaustion and helplessness the moment an opportunity to be carried or coddled appears.)

“ നായിപത്തുപെറ്റിട്ടുംഫലമില്ല, പശു ഒന്നുപോറ്റാലുംമതി”
English Translation:
No good comes from a dog whelping ten pups, while rearing a single calf is a lasting blessing. (Quality far outweighs quantity; a single noble, productive asset is worth far more than a multitude of worthless ones.)

“ ഉണ്ടചോറു മറക്കരുത്”
English Translation:
Never forget the meal you have eaten. (Always remember and remain grateful for the kindness and hospitality shown to you.)