457 Turkish Proverbs / Page 4
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An orphan cuts his own umbilical cord.62.
Anyone can make a spoon, but not everyone can make the handle.63.
As the crow tried to imitate the partridge, it forgot its own walking style.64.
Barking dogs don't bite.65.
Be thine enemy an ant, see in him an elephant..66.
Beauty passes, but perfection remains with us.67.
Beauty passes, wisdom remains.68.
Before you love, learn to run through snow without leaving footprints.69.
Better your enemy who you recognize than a dark friend.70.
Call the bear "Uncle" till you are safe across the bridge.71.
Call the bear $quot;Uncle" till you are safe across the bridge.72.
Call your husband cuckold in jest, an he'll never suspect you.73.
Care for your horse as a friend; ride it as if it were an enemy.74.
Cocks that crow too early will quickly find themselves in the pot.75.
Coffee should be black as Hell, strong as death, and sweet as love.76.
Cotton cannot play with fire.77.
Death is a black camel that lies down at every door. Sooner or later you must ride the camel.78.
Death is the black camel that kneels before every door.79.
Demand a kiss from a fat woman, and be ready to receive a sweet taste.80.
Do good and throw it into the sea; if the fish don't know it, god will.