231 Afghan Proverbs / Page 2
21. 
A porcupine speaking to its baby says, "O my child of velvet."
22. 
A real friend is one who takes the hand of his friend in times of distress and helplessness.
23. 
A real friend takes the hand of his friend in overwhelming worry and fire.
24. 
A river is made drop by drop.
25. 
A river is not cntaminated by having a dog drink from it.
26. 
A river is not contaminated by having a dog drink from it.
27. 
A sandal is not a shoe; a cap is not a turban.
28. 
A stick for the nobody, a hint for the nobleman.
29. 
A tilted load won't reach its destination.
30. 
A tree does not move unless there is wind.
31. 
A tree doesn't move unless there is wind.
32. 
A wanton eye is the messenger of a lusting heart.
33. 
A warm fire is better than any delicious food.
34. 
A warm fire is better than delicious cooked rice.
35. 
A wise enemy is better than a foolish friend.
36. 
A wolf's pup will grow into a wolf even though it be raised among men.
37. 
A wound will heal. Talk won't.
38. 
After every darkness is light.
39. 
Allah has said, "Start moving so that I may start blessing."
40. 
An intelligent enemy rather than a foolish friend.
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