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“ മതിയുള്ളവൻ രാജാവു”
English Translation:
He who possesses wisdom and contentment is the true king. (True sovereignty is an inner state governed by intellect and peace of mind, not worldly crowns.)

— Malayalam

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“ മന്തുകാലൻറെ തൊഴിപോലെ”
English Translation:
Like the kick from a man afflicted with elephantiasis. (A blow that is heavy, slow, and clumsy, yet leaves a dull, crushing impact when it lands.)

“ ഇത്തിക്കണ്ണികത്തിച്ചാൽ കുത്തിക്കടിക്കും”
English Translation:
Set fire to a strangler parasite, and it crackles and spits sparks at you. (Confronting entrenched parasites or malicious busybodies makes them turn their venom violently on you.)

“ ചിറ്റമ്മമക്കളും ചെറ്റയിൽപല്ലിയും തേനിൽകുഴച്ചാലും കച്ചെ ഇരിക്കു”
English Translation:
Step-siblings and thatch lizards remain bitter even if soaked in honey. (Deep-seated, natural malice and friction cannot be sweetened by outward indulgences or forced affection.)