77 Somali Proverbs
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A brave man dies once, a coward a thousand times.2.
A brave man is scared of a lion three times: first when he sees the tracks; second when he hears the first roar; and third when they are face to face.3.
A brother is like one's shoulder.4.
A camel can tolerate a heavy load, but not a crooked rope.5.
A cat in her house has the teeth of a lion.6.
A childless old lady is obsessed with sea shells.7.
A coward dies before the courageous dies.8.
A coward is full of precaution.9.
A deer is an elder to its family.10.
A dog which refuses a bone is not alive.11.
A madman does not lack wisdom.12.
A man one year elder to you is one cunning year elder to you.13.
A man prolonging his age sees a camel giving birth.14.
A man throws stones not words.15.
A man who has eaten something becomes shy.16.
A man with a sense of humor is never at a loss for words or action.17.
A married couple is neither enemies nor friends.18.
A person stands next to a shade not next to words.19.
A sinking persons grabs a straw.20.
A thief is always under suspicion.