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dandouna

dandouna

Tunisia

October 22, 2012

Between the devil and the deep sea


To choose between two equally bad alternatives in a serious dilemma.




Where there's a will there's a way


When a person really wants to do something, he will find a way of doing it.




A burnt child dreads fire


A bad experience or a horrifying incident may scar one's attitude or thinking for a lifetime.




First come, first served


The first in line will be attended to first.




A friend in need is a friend indeed


A friend who helps when one is in trouble is a real friend.




Discretion is the better part of valor

 


If you say discretion is the better part of valor, you mean that avoiding a dangerous or unpleasant situation is sometimes the most sensible thing to do.




A hungry man is an angry man


A person who does not get what he wants or needs is a frustrated person and will be easily provoked to rage.




Empty vessels make the most noise


Those people who have a little knowledge usually talk the most and make the greatest fuss.




A man is as old as he feels


A person's age is immaterial - it is only when he thinks and feels that he is ageing that he actually becomes old.




Great talkers are little doers


Those people who talk a lot and are always teaching others usually do not do much work.




An idle brain is the devil's workshop


One who has nothing to do will be tempted to do many mischievous acts.




An ounce of discretion is worth a pound of wit


It is better to be careful and discrete than to be clever.




Faint heart never won fair lady


To succeed in life one must have the courage to pursue what he wants.




A penny saved is a penny gained


By being thrifty one will be able to save up.




A rolling stone gathers no moss

 


A person who never settles in one place or who often changes his job will not succeed in life ; one who is always changing his mind will never get anything done.




As you sow, so you shall reap


One will either enjoy or suffer the consequences of his earlier actions or inactions.




Barking dogs seldom bite


Those who make loud threats seldom carry them out.




Better late than never


To do something that is right, profitable, or good a little late is still better than not doing it at all. 




A bird in hand is worth two in the bush

 


Something that one already has is better than going after something seemingly more worthwhile that one may not be able to get.




Birds of a feather flock together


People of the same sort of character or belief always go together.




Call a spade a spade

 


If you say that someone calls a spade a spade, you mean that they speak frankly and directly, often about embarrassing or unpleasant subjects; an informal expression.




Charity begins at home


A person's first obligation should be to help the member of his own family before he can begin thinking of talking about helping others.




Dead men tell no lies

 


( often used as an argument for killing someone whose knowledge of a secret may cause one loss or get into serious trouble.)




A great talker is a great liar


A smooth and persuasive talker may be a good liar.




Every cloud has a silver lining

 


If you say that every cloud has a silver lining, you mean that every sad or unpleasant situation has a positive side to it. If you talk about silver lining you are talking about something positive that comes out of a sad or unpleasant situation.




All that glitters is not gold


Do not be deceived by things or offers that appear to be attractive.




Eat to live, but do not live to eat


Man was created for a divine purpose and he has a destiny with his Creator - he was not born just to enjoy food.




Don't put all your eggs in one basket


One should not risk everything he has in a single venture.




Every dog has its day


Everyone will get a period of success or satisfaction during his lifetime.




Every one can find fault, few can do better


It is easier to find fault in other people's actions or methods than to do it properly or correctly.




Any time means no time


When an event is not decided on or planned earlier it will never take place.




Fair exchange is no robbery

 


A contract is fair as long as both the parties understand and agree to the conditions willingly; after a deal is closed neither side can turn around and say that he was unfairly treated.




Fire is a good servant but a bad master


Fire, like any other manmade tool or device, will serve man well only when it is controlled and used wisely.



04:11 AM Oct 24 2012

 Anita

Anita
Russian Federation

12:19 PM Oct 22 2012

sweet.kotori
Italy

Your post is very interesting. I have recognized some proverbs and their spelling in italian.

It's also interesting the different translations of these proverbs. For example, "Barking dogs seldom bite" in italian is "can che abbaia non morde": they have the same meanings but not the literal translation.

August 7, 2012

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. (Proverbs 17:17)

    You can always tell a real friend: when you’ve made a fool of yourself, he doesn’t feel you’ve done a permanent job. (Laurence J. Peter)

    A lot of people go through life with only a few friends. It seems that some have less than that. They have no one on whom they can call in good times or bad. There is no one with whom to bounce ideas around, or to talk about deep and troubling subjects. They have no one to call in times of need or difficulty. They are at the mercy of life, standing alone.

    Others seem to have a multitude of friends. Wherever they go, people know them, and like to be around them. Should trouble strike, their biggest hesitation might be over which friend to call. They know exactly the person with whom to discuss the topics of inquiry and debate. Life is full of entertaining and invigorating relationships because it is full of friends.

    There ought to be a course in school on friendship. Of course, some people are perfectly happy to operate with fewer friends. They might rather have a few deep and loyal friends, than many superficial ones. Others thrive best when friends are everywhere and numerous. It is not so much the number of friends that is important as is the possession of friends, period.

Friendship is a blessing...

    Friendship is a blessing, and a friend is the channel through whom great emotional, spiritual, and sometimes even physical blessings flow. Friends can cheer us when we’re sorrowful or depressed. Friends can challenge us when we allow ourselves to get beyond our reasonable boundaries. Friends can motivate us when we’re ready to give in, and they can provide for us when life falls apart. They are there when all is well, and we want someone with whom to share life’s pleasant and memorable moments. We often just want them around to have a good time, to laugh, to act silly, to enjoy some mutually liked activity. In how many ways have friends enriched our lives and made us feel loved, accepted, respected and cared for? Probably, too many to list, and the list grows daily.

    It is safe to say that when God created the world and all the majestic things in it, when he streaked the heavens with radiant color and the earth with grand mountains and awe-inspiring canyons, when he painted the plains with waving grasses and erected noble forests of towering trees, he outdid it all by creating friends. Why not take a moment or two and thank someone today for being a friend to you?

    May God bless you with all the friends you need, and may he turn you into a blessing by using you as a friend to others.

© Copyright 2002, Dr. Bill Denton, CrossTies

10:32 AM Aug 07 2012

black&red
Poland

Beautiful note! Friends are like angels they are our guardian. Life is hard many moments are very unpleasant but if we have a friend we can go throught life with smile and love! I have two real friends and I know if I'll have a trouble I have people who help me. No matter that I'll call at 3 a.m, they always help. Have a true friend is a jewel! I wish everyone to have a true friends! 

August 6, 2011

Ramadhan this year begins in the month of August. It’s true it’s hot, but we have to be patient. In Ramdhan appproximately in all Arab countries and especially in my home country Tunisia people become obsessed with eating. Even the advertissment accumulate in TV in this period.

Each year in tunisia Ramdhan brings with its arrival lots of TV series. Because of the  meeting of Tunisian people around the table and more during Ramadhan to spend much time together.

We don’t forget night-time prayers offered during Ramadhan. Also,

Suhoor (the meal before daylight begins).

01:26 PM Aug 07 2011

oldwastae@yahoo.com
Ethiopia

first ofall late me aske you permission to be your friend