69 Lebanese Proverbs / Page 2
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He who has money can eat sherbet in hell.22.
He who knew you when you were young will not respect you when you grow up.23.
He who slaps himself on the face should not cry ouch.24.
He who took the donkey up to the roof should bring it down.25.
He who wants to eat honey should endure the stings.26.
His brains hang at the top of his fez.27.
Hygiene is two thirds of health.28.
If a rich man eats a snake, people call it wisdom; if a poor man does the same thing, people call it derangement.29.
If anyone is not willing to accept your point of view, try to see his point of view.30.
If at first you don't succeed, try, try, try again.31.
If someone puts their trust in you, don't sever it.32.
If summer had a mother, she would weep at summer's passing.33.
If you are too sparing with the cat's food, the rats will eat your ears.34.
If you beat my drum, I will blow your whistle.35.
If you fall in love let her be a beauty; if you should steal, let it be a camel.36.
If you follow the lead of the cockerel, you'll be led to the poulterer.37.
If you spit in the face of a coward he'll tell you that it's raining.38.
It is easier to be a happy bachelor for a year than a widower for a month.39.
It's normal for a sieve to have holes in it.40.
Lock your door rather than suspect your neighbor.