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What are Proverbs and Where do the come from? Proverbs and old sayings reveal many aspects about the cultural traditions of a society. Proverbs originated from indigenous humble folk who handed down these wise old sayings over the centuries, generation to generation. Many proverbs serve as advisory tales and wise counsel . |
Iraqi Proverbs, Old Sayings and Quotes Inspiring Quotes and Proverbial Wisdom from Iraq One hand builds and the other destroys. -- Iraqi Proverb One who is drowning will even grab onto a snake. -- Iraqi Proverb The provision for tomorrow belongs to tomorrow. -- Iraqi Proverb You can have a lord, you can have a king, but the man to fear is the tax collector. -- Iraqi Proverb Trust in Allah, but keep a tight leash on your camel. -- Iraqi Proverb The wet man never fears the rain. -- Iraqi Proverb He who is watching the club does not understand the one who is beaten with it. -- Iraqi Proverb During an exam, a person is either honored or disgraced. -- Iraq Proverb You do not exit the hamam the same as you entered. -- Iraqi Proverb When a camel falls to the ground, the knives are many. -- Iraq Proverb Two thirds of a boy is his uncle. -- Iraqi Proverb The tree is diseased by its own worms. -- Iraq Proverb There are three plagues in the world: the rat, the locust and the Kurd. -- Iraqi Proverb When the mother dies, the house dies. -- Iraqi Proverb
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