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Forest always has its jackal

Forest always has its jackal — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… Seedy characters are to be found everywhere (Translated from an Azerbaijani proverb)

A man would not lick what he spit

A man would not lick what he spit — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… A man should stand by his words. (Translated from an Azerbaijani proverb)

Wise enemy is better than a foolish friend

Wise enemy is better than a foolish friend — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… Foolish friends are more dangerous than an enemy who is intelligent. (Translated from an Azerbaijani proverb)

Mollah is sick when the poor is dying

Mollah is sick when the poor is dying — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… Nothing is done just out of simple kindness: if you`re poor and dying, even Mollah will pretend to be sick in order not to come and say the last prayer by your bed. (Translated from an Azerbaijani [...]

Drop by drop would make a lake

Drop by drop would make a lake, … — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… Be patient (Translated from an Azerbaijani proverb)