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“ വായിലെ നാവിനു നാണമില്ലെങ്കിൽ വയറുനിറയും”
English Translation:
If the tongue in the mouth feels no shame, the belly will remain full. (Those devoid of pride or self-respect will beg, fawn, and wheedle their way to being sustained.)

“ മൊട്ടെക്കു കൈനീട്ടുന്നവൻ വിട്ടെക്കും കൈനീട്ടണം”
English Translation:
He who reaches out his hand to seize the egg must also be ready to open his hand to let it drop. (Accepting enterprise requires accepting liability; whoever seeks high rewards must also be prepared to bear risk, sacrifice, and loss.)

“ ഇരവിഴുങ്ങീയ പാമ്പുപോലെ”
English Translation:
Like a python that has swallowed its prey whole. (Lethargic, bloated, and utterly incapable of stirring or taking action.)