“A fool dreams of wealth; a wise man, of happiness.”

A cup of coffee commits one to forty years of friendship.

Whoever digs a pit for his neighbor should dig it his own size.

Remain hungry but do not start begging.

Stretch your feet according to your blanket.

They asked the Turkmen whether he wants to buy bees, he said Why should I have all that buzz with my money?

A pound is sixteen ounces wherever you go.

A good companion shortens the longest road.

If skill could be gained by watching, every dog would become a butcher.

Two captains sink a ship.

He that conceals his grief finds no remedy for it

A person does not seek luck; luck seeks the person

If you are an anvil, be patient; if you are a hammer, be strong.

Who seeks a faultless friend remains friendless.

Patience is bitter, but it bears sweet fruit.

A knife-wound heals, but a tongue wound festers.

Beauty Passes, wisdom remains.