231 Afghan Proverbs / Page 23
- 221. While the butchers were arguing, the cow dropped dead.
 - 222. Whosoever eats bread without first washing his hands, it is as though he had sinned with a harlot.
- 223. Without a green switch the ox and the donkey won't obey.
- 224. Without investigating the water, don't take off your shoes.
- 225. You can beat anyone if you have a golden slipper.
- 226. You can use salt to prevent meat from rotting, but what will you use to prevent salt from rotting?
- 227. You can't clap with one hand.
- 228. You can't flee your lot nor share it with another.
- 229. You stored your milk in a straining metal... and now you are complaining about bad luck?
- 230. You talk sweet like the bulbul bird.
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