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“ പൂഞ്ഞാൽ ചെടിച്ചാൽ വരലാകുമൊ”
English Translation:
Even if a tiny minnow puffs itself up, will it ever become a prime snakehead fish? (An insignificant lightweight cannot achieve genuine stature simply by putting on airs of importance.)

“ തന്നിൽ പെരിയതു ചങ്ങാതി”
English Translation:
Choose as a companion one who is greater and wiser than yourself. (Associating with people of superior character, knowledge, and stature elevates one’s own mind and conduct.)

“ മുറിപ്പാട്ടുകൊണ്ടങ്ങു ചെന്നാൽ മുഴുവൻ പാട്ടുകേൾക്കാം രണ്ടാട്ടും കേൾക്കാം”
English Translation:
If you arrive with half a song, you will hear the full song along with two sharp rebukes. (Presenting half-baked knowledge or careless work before experts invites exposure and a sound scolding.)