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43574 proverbs and old sayings

Once you have decided to hit someone, then hit them hard because the retribution will be the same whether you hit hard or not.

Proverbs and old sayings about contentment

I came to the place of my birth and cried, The friends of my youth, where are they? And echo answered, Where are they?

Proverbs and old sayings about youth

Better a handful of dry dates and content therewith than to own the Gate of Peacocks and be kicked in the eye by a broody camel.

Proverbs and old sayings

Marriage is like a besieged castle; those who are on the outside wish to get in; and those who are on the inside wish to get out.

Proverbs and old sayings about wish, marriage

I tell no, I don't you no but the habit in you prevails. AND the tail of the dog never straightens up even if you hang to it a brick.

Proverbs and old sayings about habits, contentment

If a rich man ate a snake, they would say it was because of his wisdom; if a poor man ate it, they would say it was because of his stupidity.

Proverbs and old sayings Portuguese about stupidity, wisdom, wealth, man

If you hear a person talking good about things that aren't in you, don't be sure that he wouldn't also say bad things about things that aren't in you.

Proverbs and old sayings about things, talking, people, bad luck, contentment, bad, good, good luck

When you are dead, your sister's tears will dry as time goes on, your widow's tears will cease in another's arms, but your mother will mourn you until she dies.

Proverbs and old sayings about tears, mother, time, contentment

When you die, your sister's tears will dry as time goes on, your widow's tears will end in another's arms, but your mother will mourn you until the day she dies.

Proverbs and old sayings about tears, mother, end, death, time, day, contentment

If your neighbor visits Mecca once, watch out for him. If he makes a second visit, you had better avoid him. After the third visit you had better move to another street.

Proverbs and old sayings about contentment

Before eating, always take time to thank the food.

Proverbs and old sayings about contentment, food, time

If we wonder often, the gift of knowledge will come.

Proverbs and old sayings about miracle, gifts, knowledge

When there is true hospitality, not many words are needed.

Proverbs and old sayings about word

Take only what you need and leave the land as you found it.

Proverbs and old sayings about need, contentment

When we show our respect for other living things, they respond with respect for us.

Proverbs and old sayings about respect, things

All plants are our brothers and sisters. They talk to us and if we listen, we can hear them.

Proverbs and old sayings

Abundance breeds arrogance.

Proverbs and old sayings Argentinian about arrogance

A learned man is twice born.

Proverbs and old sayings Argentinian about man

Clear accounts and thick chocolate.

Proverbs and old sayings Argentinian