157 Egyptian Proverbs / Page 6
- 51. Honorable is the person who is aware of his power, yet refrains from inflicting bad things onto others.
 - 52. I am talking to you, daughter-in-law, so that you could hear it, neighbor.
- 53. I believe what you say, I'm only surprised at what you do.
- 54. I curse my son and I hate who says amen.
- 55. If there were no fault, there would be no pardon.
- 56. If there were no wrongdoing, there would be no forgiveness.
- 57. If you are a leader of peace, listen to the discourse of the petitioner. Be not abrupt with him; that would trouble him.
- 58. If you are wise, look after your house; love your wife without alloy.
- 59. If you have to drag a dog to the hunt, neither he nor his hunting is any good.
- 60. If you live in a glass house, don't throw stones.
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