591 Arabic Proverbs / Page 26
501. The weapon first, fighting second.
502. The whisper of a pretty girl can be heard further than the roar of a lion.
503. The white penny will become useful in your dark days.
504. The wound of words is worse than the wound of swords.
505. The wound that bleedeth inwardly is the most dangerous.
506. The wound that bleeds inwardly is the most dangerous.
507. The wrath of brothers is fierce and devilish.
508. The young goose is a good swimmer.
509. They did not find a fault in the rose, they said O! you are red checked.
510. They planted so we ate, and we plant so they would eat.
511. They were two, but united; we were a hundred, but divided.
512. They whom got shy, died.
513. Think of the going out before you enter.
514. This cub is from that lion.
515. This dead person is not worth all of this grief.
516. Those who are far from the eye are far from the heart.
517. Though pepper is a tiny thing, its taste is mighty powerful.
518. Thought he was a great catch, turns out he is a shackle.
519. Threaten him with death so that he may be content with fever.
520. Three things to fear: a crumbling wall, an angry dog, and a shrew.