129 Arabian Proverbs / Page 2
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Ask the experienced rather than the learned.22.
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.23.
Better a hundred enemies outside the house than one inside.24.
Beware of one who flatters unduly; he will also censure unjustly.25.
Cleanse thy heart from greed, and thy foot shall remain free from fetters.26.
Compete, don't envy.27.
Death is a black camel that lies down at every door. Sooner or later you must ride the camel.28.
Death is a black camel which kneels at every man's gate.29.
Death was afraid of him because he had the heart of a lion.30.
Diligence is a great teacher.31.
Diligence is the mother of good luck.32.
Do not cut down the tree that gives you shade.33.
Do not stand in a place of danger trusting in miracles.34.
Do not tell a friend anything you would conceal from an enemy.35.
Don't celebrate someone's departing unless you know who will succeed him.36.
Don't pour away your water due to a mirage.37.
Doubt is the key to all knowledge.38.
Dwell not upon thy weariness, thy strength shall be according to the measure of thy desire.39.
Examine what is said, not him who speaks.40.
Examine what is said, not who is speaking.