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“ ആരാന്റെ കണ്ണേ നമ്മുടെ കുറ്റം കാണൂ”
English Translation:
Only through another person’s eyes can our own blemishes be seen. (We are naturally blind to our own flaws; outside perspective reveals what we hide from ourselves.)

“ കൂറ്റാൻ വെട്ടിയാൽ മുതുകത്തു”
English Translation:
When a fighting bull strikes, the blow lands squarely on the back. (Dealing with volatile, untamed forces results in severe injuries where least expected.)

“ പോകെണ്ടതുപോയാൽ ബുദ്ധിവെക്കും, വേവേണ്ടതു വെന്താൽ തീയുംകത്തും”
English Translation:
Once what must be lost is gone, wisdom dawns; once what must cook is cooked, the hearth fire blazes up. (People learn difficult lessons only after suffering unavoidable losses that force maturity upon them.)