Proverbs and old sayings about Contentment, page 178

5134 proverbs and old sayings about contentment

If one tells you the harira is cold, tell him to put his hand in it.

Proverbs and old sayings Moroccan about contentment

Love truth even if it harms you, and hate lies even if they serve you.

Proverbs and old sayings Moroccan about contentment

That which you put into your soup kettle, comes latter onto your spoon.

Proverbs and old sayings Moroccan about contentment

If you're going to tell the truth, you better have one foot in the stirrup.

Proverbs and old sayings Moroccan about contentment

If you see a man riding a wooden stick, say to him Good health to your horse.

Proverbs and old sayings Moroccan about contentment

If you see him riding on a bamboo-cane, say to him, Good health to your horse!

Proverbs and old sayings Moroccan about contentment

Instruct a man, you instruct an individual. Instruct a woman, you instruct a nation.

Proverbs and old sayings Moroccan about contentment

If you find the residents of a place worshipping a donkey, bring the beast some grass.

Proverbs and old sayings Moroccan about contentment

In Morocco never be surprised. If you see a donkey flying, just say Allah is capable of anything.

Proverbs and old sayings Moroccan about contentment

If a man told you that a dog had run off with your ear, would you go after the dog or search first for your ear?

Proverbs and old sayings Moroccan about contentment

The mind is free and the slightest thought has great influence. It is therefore important that you think enlightened thoughts.

Proverbs and old sayings Moroccan about contentment

You cannot dance well on only one leg.

Proverbs and old sayings about contentment

A snake that you can see does not bite.

Proverbs and old sayings about contentment

Never marry a woman who has bigger feet than you.

Proverbs and old sayings about contentment

If you do not travel, you will marry your own sister.

Proverbs and old sayings about contentment

You cannot be lucky forever.

Proverbs and old sayings about contentment

You can't get rice by pounding bran.

Proverbs and old sayings about contentment

The more you know, the luckier you get.

Proverbs and old sayings about contentment

You can only be honest if you are well fed.

Proverbs and old sayings about contentment

If you don't have a brain, join the army; if you don't have rice, use beans instead.

Proverbs and old sayings about contentment