He promised me earrings, but then only pierced my ears.
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I cured my self but I amputated my nose in the process.
Proverbs and old sayings about self-control
If I were to trade in winding sheets, no one would die.
Proverbs and old sayings about commerce, death
When you are an anvil be patient; when a hammer, strike
Proverbs and old sayings about contentment
A hand that has been chopped off cannot steal any more.
Proverbs and old sayings
If you mentioned the wolf you better prepare the stick.
Proverbs and old sayings about contentment
They planted so we ate, and we plant so they would eat.
Proverbs and old sayings
Stretch your legs according to the length of your kilim.
Proverbs and old sayings
Wealth comes like a turtle and goes away like a gazelle.
Proverbs and old sayings about wealth
Nothing but a handful of dust will fill the eyes of man.
Proverbs and old sayings about eyes, nothing, man
Protect your brother's privacy for what he knows of you.
Proverbs and old sayings about privacy, contentment
Men laugh with their heart, women only with their mouth.
Proverbs and old sayings about heart, man
My friends are like stars, pick one and it'll guide you.
Proverbs and old sayings about celebrity, stars, contentment
At the narrow passage there is no brother and no friend.
Proverbs and old sayings
Death is a black camel which kneels at every man's gate.
Proverbs and old sayings about magic, death, man
Thought he was a great catch, turns out he is a shackle.
Proverbs and old sayings about thinking, trap
The benefits you get become the debts you owe to others.
Proverbs and old sayings about contentment
He that plants thorns must never expect to gather roses.
Proverbs and old sayings
He who wants to sell his honor will always find a buyer.
Proverbs and old sayings about commerce
Spirit is the sword and experience the sharpening stone.
Proverbs and old sayings about spirit, experience
