Arabian Proverbs
Arabian Proverbs
bears fruit silence tree
The tree of silence bears the fruit of peace.
blows horses wind
The wind of the Heaven's is that which blows between the horses ears.
inside marriage outside wish
Marriage is like a besieged castle; those who are on the outside wish to get in; and those who are on the inside wish to get out.
begging gates knock large thy
If begging should unfortunately be thy lot, knock at the large gates only.
idiot ignorance man profits sight
A man profits more by the sight of an idiot than by the orations of the learned.
examine
Examine what is said, not him who speaks.
buy mother power sell
If power is for sale, sell your mother to buy it. You can always buy her back again.
enemy friends-or-friendship
The enemy of my enemy is my friend.