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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.)

“ കാര്യം വിട്ടു കളിക്കല്ലു”
English Translation:
Do not play around at the expense of the core task. (Never compromise essential duties or lose sight of priorities for frivolous distractions.)

“ തലയില്ലാത്തവനു തൊപ്പി എന്തിനു”
English Translation:
Why does a person without a head need a cap? (Ornaments, honors, and advice are completely wasted on someone who lacks the essential capacity or intellect to use them.)