472 Arab Proverbs / Page 21
401. The wound that bleedeth inwardly is the most dangerous.
402. The wrath of brothers is fierce and devilish.
403. The young goose is a good swimmer.
404. There are five ways in which to become wise: be silent, listen, remember, grow older and study.
405. There are four things Allah cannot do: lie, deny himself, die or look favorably on sin.
406. There are some words that look like salted jam.
407. There are two kinds of men: those who could be happy and are not, and those who search for happiness and find it not.
408. There has to be a first time for everything -- even our most natural habits.
409. There is no greater misfortune than your own.
410. They have sowed the seed of the word "tomorrow" and it has not germinated.
411. Think of the going out before you enter.
412. Those who argue with each other on the highway will often make up in the lane.
413. Those who foretell the future lies, even if he tells the truth.
414. Throw a lucky man in the sea, and he will come up with a fish in his mouth.
415. Throw dirt enough, and some will stick.
416. Throw him into the river and he will come up with a fish in his mouth.
417. Time is the master of him who has no master.
418. To threaten the brave with death is like promising water to a duck.
419. To you your religion and to me my religion.
420. Trees often transplanted never prosper.