182 Moroccan Proverbs
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A book is like a garden in the pocket.2.
A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but Allah tests the heart.3.
A devil takes one and makes two, a saint takes two and makes one.4.
A dog on the run is safely kicked.5.
A fly will not get into a closed mouth.6.
A fool's lips bring him strife and invite a beating.7.
A garden without a fence is like a dog without a tail.8.
A good name is more valuable than a velvet garment.9.
A handful of couscous is better than Mecca and all its dust.10.
A known mistake is better than an unknown truth.11.
A little nod is enough for the wise man; an ass needs a fist.12.
A narrow space looks wide to the narrow minded.13.
A pipe of kif in the morning gives one more strength than a 100 camels in the courtyard.14.
A stone from the hand of a friend is an apple.15.
A teacher will appear when the student is ready.16.
A wise man without a book is like a workman with no tools.17.
A wise woman has much to say and yet remains silent.18.
Abundance of money is a trial for a man.19.
All tests are self-adminstered.20.
Allah gives dried beans to eat to him who has no teeth left.