372 Persian Proverbs / Page 12
- 111. Habits are first cobwebs, then cables.
 - 112. He doesn't see water, otherwise he is a skilled swimmer.
- 113. He eats sheep-tail with the wold, and cries with the shephard.
- 114. He gives a party with bath-water.
- 115. he gives from caliph's bag.
- 116. He gives him roast meat and beats him with the spit.
- 117. he has eaten so many snakes that has become a viper.
- 118. he has fallen from the donkey, but has found a date.
- 119. he has lost the horse, but is looking for the horseshoe.
- 120. He is still alive because he cannot afford a funeral.
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