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“ അട്ടയ്ക്ക് കണ്ണൂം കുതിരക്കു കൊമ്പു കൊടുത്തിരുന്നെങ്കിലോ”
English Translation:
What if a leech had eyes and a horse were given horns? (Catastrophe follows when dangerous or destructive traits are granted to unruly creatures.)

— Malayalam

Related Mantras

“ കൊറ്റുണ്ടെങ്കിൽ കുറുന്തടിയും വേലചെയ്യും”
English Translation:
If food is provided, even a short stump will do work. (Proper nourishment and fair compensation motivate even the humblest worker to perform.)

“ എയ്പാൻ വിചാരിച്ചതു് നാശങ്ങളും ചെയ്യും”
English Translation:
What was aimed as an arrow can unleash widespread destruction. (Reckless schemes and words loosed in haste often cause far more devastation than intended.)

“ ഒട്ടുംപറയാഞ്ഞാൽ പൊട്ടനായ്പോകും”
English Translation:
If you never speak up, you will be dismissed as a mute fool. (Total silence and lack of assertion invite others to overlook your presence and tread on your rights.)