231 Afghan Proverbs / Page 2
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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.