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Proverbs
Arabs have a rich oral tradition. The use of language is considered an art form. According to an Arab proverb, “A narrow place can contain a thousand friends” which means when people love each other they can fit into even a tight space. Another proverb maintains, “Even paradise is no fun without people.” This shows that Syrians enjoy being in the company of others.
“Writing is the mother of eloquence and the father of artists,” according to a Syrian saying; Syria has a rich literary tradition. Poetry is highly regarded. The public recital of odes was a common feature of Bedouin life. The public reading of poetry is still part of Arab culture.
here you will find some of the famous Syrian proverbs that are used all over the Middle East and North Africa, and especially in neighboring countries: Lebanon, Jordan, and Palestine.
http://www.damascus-online.com/proverbs.htm
 The camel limped from its split lip A bad workman blames his tools
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The Neighbor before the House Neighbors are the most important aspect in a place to live in
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 The rope of a lie is short The liar is sooner caught from the cripple
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 We taught them how to beg, they raced us to the gates to beat someone at his own game |
 With the lack of horses, we saddle the dogs! There's nothing suitable, so they come with a useless alternative
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 He hit me and cried, he raced me to complain! It's all his fault, yet he pretends to be the victim
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 The son of a duck is a floater Like father, like son |
 Ask one who has experience rather than a physician Experience without learning is better than learning without experience
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 Stretch your legs according to your quilt Cut your coat according to your cloth |
 God sends almonds to those without teeth! Good things sometimes come to those who do not deserve them
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 A better one in another one Better luck next time |
 As you went, so you came back Back to where we started from. |
 Whoever gets between the onion and its skin will get nothing but its stink Never get between a man and his wife (or anything not your business) |
 When we decided to trade coffins, people decided not to die! no luck whatsoever |
 If you buy cheap meat you'll be sorry when you come to the gravy Beware of false economy |
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