182 Moroccan Proverbs / Page 8
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The camel never sees his own hump, but that of his brother is always in his eyes.142.
The dawn does not come twice to awaken a man.143.
The dreaming man makes excuses for his inaction and places a fools cap on his head.144.
The driver of an ass must by necessity know its wind.145.
The enemy of my enemy is my friend.146.
The falcon does not struggle when he is caught.147.
The first thing one should own is a home; and it is the last thing one should sell; for a home is ones tomb this side of heaven.148.
The hand you cannot bite, kiss.149.
The heart of a fool is in his mouth, the mouth of a wise man is in his heart.150.
The hen lays an egg, and the cock feels the pain in his backside.151.
The jewel is in the lotus.152.
The mind is free and the slightest thought has great influence. It is therefore important that you think enlightened thoughts.153.
The moon and the stars are not above us, the earth is on the other side of our feet.154.
The palm of ones hand does not eclipse the sun.155.
The pumpkin gives birth and the fence has the trouble.156.
The quarrel of lovers is the renewal of love.157.
The same destiny awaits both the wise man and the fool.158.
The sight of books removes sorrow from the heart.159.
The sun cannot be covered by a net.160.
The tar of my country is better than the honey of others.