231 Afghan Proverbs / Page 8
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One flower doesn't bring spring.142.
One gives by tons, but takes accounts by ounces.143.
One who doesn't appreciate the apple, won't appreciate the orchard.144.
One who runs will also fall.145.
Only bread and an onion? Your life's still an open one.146.
Only stretch you foot to the length of your blanket.147.
Only stretch your foot to the length of your blanket.148.
Patience is bitter, but it has a sweet fruit.149.
Poor iron won't make a sharp sword.150.
Reading Scripture in front of a donkey.151.
Salt preserves meat, but what can be done with salt if it is bad.152.
Same donkey, different saddle.153.
Saying salaam is a sign of true faith.154.
Smart people get the point from a single hint.155.
Some men wonder over God's values, others over the cut of a garment.156.
Storing milk in a sieve, you complain of bad luck?157.
That which is obvious does not need to be explained.158.
The best weapon is the one that's to hand.159.
The butcher should not be trusted that has missing neighbors.160.
The cheap thing isn't without problem, the expensive without help.