129 Arabian Proverbs / Page 3
- 21. Ask the experienced rather than the learned.
 - 22. Better a handful of dry dates and content therewith than to own the Gate of Peacocks and be kicked in the eye by a broody camel.
- 23. Better a hundred enemies outside the house than one inside.
- 24. Beware of one who flatters unduly; he will also censure unjustly.
- 25. Cleanse thy heart from greed, and thy foot shall remain free from fetters.
- 26. Compete, don't envy.
- 27. Death is a black camel that lies down at every door. Sooner or later you must ride the camel.
- 28. Death is a black camel which kneels at every man's gate.
- 29. Death was afraid of him because he had the heart of a lion.
- 30. Diligence is a great teacher.
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