157 Egyptian Proverbs / Page 2
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Believe the liar up to the door of his house and no further than that.22.
Better half a donkey than half a camel.23.
Borrowing is bad, and paying back is always a loss.24.
Cover up the good you do -- do like the Nile and conceal your sources.25.
Cover your candle, it will light more.26.
Declare your line of conduct without reticence.27.
Do not rejoice over what has not yet happened.28.
Do not weaken the attention of him who is occupied.29.
Does sheep manure turn to caramel?30.
Dress up a stick and it'll be a beautiful bride.31.
Dress up a stick and you get a doll.32.
Education is what you know, not what's in the book.33.
Error carries away the unteachable.34.
Every man must act in the rhythm of his time, such is wisdom.35.
Everything is formed by habit, even praying.36.
Evil words fill some with astonishment.37.
False ambition serves the neck.38.
Follow the saint no further than his doorstep.39.
For the benefit of the flowers, we water the thorns, too.40.
Friendship doubles joy and halves grief.