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“ മുത്തിനു മുങ്ങുന്നേരം അളിയൻ പിടിക്കണം കയർ”
English Translation:
When diving deep for pearls, have your brother-in-law hold the lifeline rope. (In life-or-death enterprises, entrust your safety only to someone with a bonded family stake in your survival.)

“ കോന്തല‌ഇല്ലെങ്കിൽ നാന്തലവേണം”
English Translation:
If you lack coins tied in the hem of your cloth, you must at least possess eloquence at the tip of your tongue. (If you lack financial wealth, you must rely on wit, tact, and persuasive speech to navigate the world.)

“ തനിക്കുതാനും പുരക്കു തൂണും”
English Translation:
Self-reliance for oneself, and a central pillar for the house. (Just as a sturdy pillar supports the entire roof, unwavering self-reliance is the sole dependable foundation for an individual.)