Proverbs and old sayings, page 185

43574 proverbs and old sayings

You never know a line is zigzag until you put a straight line against it.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about contentment

The animal hide can best be straightened and smoothened when still fresh.

Proverbs and old sayings West African

The sky is wide enough for two birds to fly without their wings touching.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about sky

He who will be a man can be seen from how he stretches is little manhood.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about man

The greatest crime in a desert is to find water and keep silent about it.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about crime, criminals, water

Even if a baby seems unpleasant to look at, his mother never refuses him.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about mother

The water in your well can be very hot, but it will never cook your rice.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about kitchen, water

Before killing the chicken carefully observe the character of your guest.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about character

Be aware of a man with a sweet tongue he can lead you to buying bad meat.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about bad luck, bad, man, contentment

Where you've ever left without a quarrel is where you're about to return.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about contentment

A father never resembles his son, it's the son that resembles the father.

Proverbs and old sayings West African

Be careful of what you own because what you own might eventually own you.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about contentment

When the snake is in the house, one need not discuss the matter at length.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about need, home, house

Like a person, even the moon grows and vanishes in a transitional process.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about moon, people

Train a child the way he should go and make sure you also go the same way.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about trains, children, contentment

A fish and bird may fall in love but the two cannot build a home together.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about fall, fishing, home, love

If you see someone riding a bamboo-cane, tell him What a lovely horse!

Proverbs and old sayings West African about contentment

He who never knows where is coming from will never know where he is going.

Proverbs and old sayings West African

Whoever rides on the lion's back must surely end up in the lion's stomach.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about end

The radiate sun reflections and lightening cannot make a blind person see.

Proverbs and old sayings West African about sun, blind, people