191 Ethiopian Proverbs
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"O, sheep if I do not eat you, you will eat me," said the hyena.
2. ![A belt fastened while running will come undone while running.. Ethiopian Proverb.](/img/view.gif)
A belt fastened while running will come undone while running.
3. ![A bird hanging between two branches will get bitten on both wings.. Ethiopian Proverb.](/img/view.gif)
A bird hanging between two branches will get bitten on both wings.
4. ![A blade won't cut another blade; a cheat won't cheat another cheat.. Ethiopian Proverb.](/img/view.gif)
A blade won't cut another blade; a cheat won't cheat another cheat.
5. ![A bleating sheep loses a bite.. Ethiopian Proverb.](/img/view.gif)
A bleating sheep loses a bite.
6. ![A cat may go to a monastery, but she still remains a cat.. Ethiopian Proverb.](/img/view.gif)
A cat may go to a monastery, but she still remains a cat.
7. ![A close friend can become a close enemy.. Ethiopian Proverb.](/img/view.gif)
A close friend can become a close enemy.
8. ![A cow gave birth to a fire: she wanted to lick it, but it burned; she wanted to leave it, but she could not because it was her own child.. Ethiopian Proverb.](/img/view.gif)
A cow gave birth to a fire: she wanted to lick it, but it burned; she wanted to leave it, but she could not because it was her own child.
9. ![A cow gave birth to a fire; she wanted to lick it, but it burned; she wanted to leave it, but she could not because it was her own child.. Ethiopian Proverb.](/img/view.gif)
A cow gave birth to a fire; she wanted to lick it, but it burned; she wanted to leave it, but she could not because it was her own child.
10. ![A fool and water will go the way they are diverted.. Ethiopian Proverb.](/img/view.gif)
A fool and water will go the way they are diverted.
11. ![A fool at forty is a fool indeed.. Ethiopian Proverb.](/img/view.gif)
A fool at forty is a fool indeed.
12. ![A fool is thirsty in the midst of water.. Ethiopian Proverb.](/img/view.gif)
A fool is thirsty in the midst of water.
13. ![A fool looks for dung where the cow never browsed.. Ethiopian Proverb.](/img/view.gif)
A fool looks for dung where the cow never browsed.
14. ![A fool will pair an ox with an elephant.. Ethiopian Proverb.](/img/view.gif)
A fool will pair an ox with an elephant.
15. ![A good conversation is better than a good bed.. Ethiopian Proverb.](/img/view.gif)
A good conversation is better than a good bed.
16. ![A good name is better than good perfume.. Ethiopian Proverb.](/img/view.gif)
A good name is better than good perfume.
17. ![A home without a woman is like a barn without cattle.. Ethiopian Proverb.](/img/view.gif)
A home without a woman is like a barn without cattle.
18. ![A house can't be built for the rainy season that is past.. Ethiopian Proverb.](/img/view.gif)
A house can't be built for the rainy season that is past.
19. ![A hyena intrudes through a gap a dog opened.. Ethiopian Proverb.](/img/view.gif)
A hyena intrudes through a gap a dog opened.
20. ![A loose tooth will not rest until it is pulled out.. Ethiopian Proverb.](/img/view.gif)
A loose tooth will not rest until it is pulled out.
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