Laugh and the world laughs with you; weep, and you weep alone.

More Arabic Proverbs

• The best answer will come from the person who is not angry.
• The carpenter’s door is loose. This might refer to the idea that people who make a profession or a habit of one thing might not have the time to even use that skill in their own life. They take care of everyone except for themselves.
• Beware the levelheaded person if they’re angry. Levelheaded people are usually calm and collected, and don’t anger easily. This saying refers to the fact that if something set off a levelheaded person, you should be more worried!
• A house divided cannot stand.
• Close the door that brings in the wind and relax. This means that sometimes, rather than taking a beating, you should just shut off the source of the noise, distraction, problem – that is, if you can – and take a break.
• Ignorance is the most terrible acquaintance.
• Experimentation is the greatest science.
• Tomorrow is close if you have patience, or, Tomorrow is another day.
• A secret is like a dove: when it leaves my hand it takes wing.
• He makes a dome out of a grain. This is the equivalent of making a mountain out of a mole hill.
• A known mistake is better than an unknown truth.
• Actions speak louder than words.
• Get together like brothers, but work together like strangers.
• We have one language, and two ears for a reason: we need to listen more than we speak.
• The key to everything is determination.
• Determination is the key to everything.
• If you have an opinion, you better be determined.
• With care do you realize your opportunities.
• Make distance between you and every dirtiness.
• Laughing without a reason is rude.
• Winds blow counter to what the ship wants. You don’t always get everything your way.
• Opinion comes before the bravery of the braves.
• If you’re unable to reward, then make sure to thank.
• You are striking cold iron. This means you’re trying to change something that you can’t.
• The rope of lies is short. There is only so much leeway you have when you lie. Once that very short rope runs out, you’ll have to face the consequences.
• The stupid might want to help you, but they just ended up hurting you.
• Wishing does not make a poor man rich.