Arabian Proverb ( 10 of 21 )
The virtue of deeds lies in completing them.
The virtue of deeds lies in completing them.
Examine what is said, not him who speaks.
Examine what is said, not him who speaks.
A promise is a cloud; fulfillment is rain.
A promise is a cloud; fulfillment is rain.
The hasty and the tardy meet at the ferry.
The hasty and the tardy meet at the ferry.
When you have spoken the word, it reigns over you. When it is unspoken you reign over it.
When you have spoken the word, it reigns over you. When it is unspoken you reign over it.
All mankind is divided into three classes: those that are immovable, those that are movable, and those that move.
All mankind is divided into three classes: those that are immovable, those that are movable, and those that move.
He who sees the calamity of other people finds his own calamity light
He who sees the calamity of other people finds his own calamity light
Do not stand in a place of danger trusting in miracles.
Do not stand in a place of danger trusting in miracles.
A secret is like a dove: when it leaves my hand it takes wing.
A secret is like a dove: when it leaves my hand it takes wing.
Arrogance diminishes wisdom
Arrogance diminishes wisdom