129 Arabian Proverbs / Page 6
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The hasty and the tardy meet at the ferry.102.
The hasty angler loses the fish.103.
The hasty hand catches frogs for fish.104.
The person who predicts the future is lying, even when he is right.105.
The sinning is the best part of repentance.106.
The tree of silence bears the fruit of peace.107.
The whisper of a pretty girl can be heard further than the roar of a lion.108.
The words of tongue should have three gate keepers.109.
There are no fans in hell.110.
There has to be a first time for everything -- even the most natural habits.111.
There is no greater misfortune than your own.112.
They wooed her and she resisted; they neglected her and she fell in love.113.
Think of the going out before you enter.114.
Those who foretell the future lies, even if he tells the truth.115.
Throw a lucky man in the sea, and he will come up with a fish in his mouth.116.
Throw a lucky man into the sea, and he will come up with a fish in his mouth.117.
Throw a resourceful person into a river, and he will probably come out with a fish in his hand.118.
Throw dirt enough, and some will stick.119.
Today it may be a fire, tomorrow it will be ashes.120.
Trust Allah, but tie up your camel.