1- Prevention is better than cure

وبالعربي الوقاية خير من العلاج

2- مصائب قوم عند قوم فوائد

وبالانكليزي one man food is a poison for another

3- outwardly lamb, inwardly wolf

in arabic في الظاهر حمل وفي الباطن ذئب

4- النادرة تغزل بعود والجايفة تقول الشج معووج

وبالانكليزي A good horse never lacks a saddle

and more .................

REGARDS Dr. Esraa

In Iraq there are many proverbs such as:

باب النجار مخَلَّع

“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.

الباب الذي يأتيك بالريح سده واسترح

“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.

No three persons can stand in twos. Nigerian proverb (Yoruba language).

1- Prevention is better than cure

وبالعربي الوقاية خير من العلاج

2- مصائب قوم عند قوم فوائد

وبالانكليزي one man food is a poison for another

3- outwardly lamb, inwardly wolf

in arabic في الظاهر حمل وفي الباطن ذئب

4- النادرة تغزل بعود والجايفة تقول الشج معووج

وبالانكليزي A good horse never lacks a saddle

and more .................

REGARDS Dr. Esraa

Fathers Money cannot be counted (stars in the sky), Mothers Saree cannot be folded (sky)

( Appanna doddhu ensukhe agalla, ammana sere madisukhe agalla- local language)

Precious stones in the hand of monkey (Mangana Kiyealli Maniyaka - Local Language)

The stupid neither forgive nor forget; the naiveforgive and forget; the wise forgive but do not forget.

He who laugh last laugh the best.

GOD gives and forgives, Men get and forget

(Urdu Language)

Jis ki lathi uski bhains

Hathi k dant khanay k oar dikhanay k oar

Unchi dukan oar pheekay pakwan

Nach na janay angan terdha

Kawa chalay hans ki chaal

Aam k aam guthlioun k daam

Chor ko nahi chor ki maa ko pakro

Zaroorat ejad ki maa hay

Sanch ko aanch nhi

Respected RG fellows who do not understand URDU/Persian. Kindly accept my appology.

Never be ungrateful to the tree that has saved you (Ghanaian proverb)

I have compiled many of them related to biodiversity conservation in my paper.

Here are some proverbs from Bulgaria. They are not Arabic but are interesting:

If you had sat peacefully you would not have seen miracle.

Withspeachy comradeship mountain elevates.

Who digs grave to another alone falls in it.

The oily word all portals opens.

One man may equal another (in all respects), except in good luck.

Interesting question

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

Beautiful Nigerian proverb dear Dr.Olutosin.

Regards

Wonderful Iraqi proverbs dear Dr.Furqan.

Regards

Thanks a lot dear Dr.Issam

Thanks a lot dear Colleagues for your valuable contributions.

Really i am happy when reading the proverbs from different countries.

1.Dr.Abiodun.

2.Dr.Jahangir.

3.Dr.Dickson.

4.Dr.Mohammed.

5.Dr.Aamal.

6.Dr.Mohammed.

7.Dr.Viji.

Wonderful proverbs Dear Dr.Svetla,

The first proverb is similar to the Iraqi proverb.

في التأنّي السلامة وفي العجلة الندامة In caution there is safety; in haste repentance

كلّ إناء بما فيه ينضح A vessel filters what it contains

لا تؤجّل عمل اليوم إلى الغد Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do to-day

لا دخان بلا نار No smoke without fire

النظافة من الإيمان Cleanliness is next to godliness

etc.

Regards

The toad does not run in the afternoon no nothing, it is either something is after it or it is chasing something. Thanks.

A man who fetches ant infested wood invites reptile to a feast.

The best Iraqi proverbs Dear Dr.Ali

Thanks a lot for shear these proverbs.

Thanks Dear Dr.Stanley for sharing us theses proverbs.

Regards

A bird in the hand is better than ten on the tree (عصفور في اليد خير من عشرة على الشجرة )

Patience is the key to relief (الصبر مفتاح الصبر )

عامل الناس كما تحب أن يعاملوك . Do as you would be done by

من شب على شئ شاب عليه . Habit ever remains

معظم النار من مستصغر الشرر . A little neglect may breed great mischief ـ وعد الحر دين عليه . A promise is a debt that we must not forget

لتقل خيرا أو لتصمت. Better be silent than speak ill

ـ الأقربون أولى بالمعروف . Charity begins at home

that all .....regards

The end justifies the means الغاية تبرر الوسيلة

Every tide has its ebb لكل جواد كبوة

It is the end that counts إنما العبرة بالنهاية

To err is human كل ابن آدم خطاّء

Every cloud has a silver lining رب ضرة نافعة

Don’t put your head in the lions mouth لا تلقوا بأيديكم إلى التهلكة

A friend in need is a friend indeed الصديق وقت الضيق

A flash in the pan رمية من غير رامي

No gains without pains لا نتيجة بدون ألم،لا حلاوة بدون نار

best wishes

Thanks a lot dear Colleagues Dr.Neeran and Dr.Nabeel for your considerations.

I like the Iraqi proverbs very much.

Regards

Who wanted to break nut ,he must prepare hard teeth,, Best regards ,,,,, Jawad Ali

I like your answer dear Dr.Ali.

impossible n'est pas français

impossible is not French

."Fais aux autres ce que tu aimerais qu'on te fasse"

do unto others as you would like them to do unto you

."Un visage sans sourire est un jardin sans fleurs

a face without a smile is like a garden without flowers

Francois Rabelais: Science sans conscience n'est que de ruine l'ame.

François Rabelais science without conscience is the ruin of the soul

"L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE"

Unity makes strength

Dr Réagan

#IStandWithEli

It is good request. It is nice to know the Proverbs of the other countries.

But we are as Arab citizens don't find differences between Iraqi, Egyptian, Saudi, Syrian, .... proverbs. The Culture is the same as we establish our life on the basis of Holy Quran and Islamic customs and traditions. So we find our proverbs are similar and maybe idintical.

Regards

‘Wisdom is a tree that grows in the heart and produces fruit on the tongue'

Imam Ali bin Abi Talib

Ghurar Al-Hikam, No. 1992

Stay away from negative people. They have a problem for every solution, Einstein.

There are two tragedies in life - one is to have none of your dreams fulfilled and the other is to have all of your dreams fulfilled, George Bernard Shaw. Always dream of a better future!

"The absent party is not faulty"

"Always has been, always will be"

If there is a will there is a "way"

If there is no will then there will be a "Hill"

He who laughs at someone headache and refuses to provide help may just be killing his destiny helper....... Translated from (Egun/Ton dialect)

Who digs grave to another alone falls in it.

Very beautiful proverbs dear colleagues thanks a lot for your contributions.

Even a small star shines in the darkness.

ಕೈ ಕೆಸರಾದರೆ ಬಾಯಿ ಮೊಸರು.

Meaning - Work hard results will fallow that is Making hands dirty during ploughing land will results in good yield so that your requirement is fullfilled

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بالوجه مراية وبالگفة سلاية.

طبيب الناس وهو عليل.

A man of word and not of deeds is like a garden full of weeds .

One man may equal another (in all respects), except in good luck.

Ogbon Odun ni, omugo e emi! Nigerian proverb(Yoruba language)

Meaning: Wisdom today may be regarded as foolishness tomorrow. Renew your God given wisdom daily to solve pressing issues.

Thank you

Olutosin

عامل الناس كما تحب أن يعاملوك . Do as you would be done by

Iraqi people are love the proverbs, so we have many many of them.

10 Malaysian famous proverbs:

1. Because of a drop of blue dye, a whole pot of milk is contaminated

2. A heavy load should be borne together as well as a light load.

3. After Falling, The ladder falls on you.

4. An ox with long horns, even if he does not butt, will be accused of butting.

5. An unasked excuse infers transgression.

6. Ants die in sugar.

7. As long as you happen to put your hand in a container full of pickles, might as well dip your whole arm in the container.

8. A fool is like the big drum that beats fast but does not realize its hollowness

9. Because of lack of talent in dancing, the floor is blamed.

10. Bit by bit, in the end it becomes a hill.

Dear Colleagues, Good Day,

"Building trust means thinking about trust in a positive way."

----- Robert C. Solomon

Dear Colleagues, Good Day,

"Practice makes perfect."

----- English Proverb.