A tree that affords thee shade, do not order it to be cut down.
—Arabic Proverb
Topics: Nature
Ask the experienced rather than the learned.
—Arabic Proverb
Topics: Experience, Learning
He who does not shield himself from vilification receives it.
—Arabic Proverb
Topics: Insults
The eyes are of little use if the mind be blind.
—Arabic Proverb
He who lies for you will lie about you.
—Arabic Proverb
Topics: Honesty, Lies
If you have much, give of your wealth; if you have little, give of your heart.
—Arabic Proverb
Topics: Sacrifice, Helping, Giving, Proverbs
To the pure, all things are pure.
—Arabic Proverb
Do not stand in a place of danger trusting in miracles.
—Arabic Proverb
Throw a lucky man into the sea, and he will come up with a fish in his mouth.
—Arabic Proverb
Topics: Luck, Fate
An army of sheep led by a lion would defeat an army of lions led by a sheep.
—Arabic Proverb
The tongue of experience utters the most truth.
—Arabic Proverb
The devil tempts all men, but idle men tempt the devil.
—Arabic Proverb
Topics: Evil
Insults should be written in the sand, and praises carved in stone.
—Arabic Proverb
Topics: Praise, Proverbs
Better a thousand enemies outside the house than one inside.
—Arabic Proverb
Examine what is said, not him who speaks.
—Arabic Proverb
Topics: Communication
Four things come not back: the spoken word, the sped arrow, the past life, and the neglected opportunity.
—Arabic Proverb
Benefits make a man a slave.
—Arabic Proverb