Call the bear “Uncle” till you are safe across the bridge.
More Turkish Proverbs:
An ember burns where it falls.Turkish
An Englishman will burn his bed to catch a flea.
Turkish
He who controls his tongue, saves his head.
Turkish
For those in love, Baghdad is near Istanbul.
Turkish
Your five year old son is your instructor; at ten your slave; at fifteen your equal and after that either friend or foe.
Turkish
If the lady of the house breaks something it is an unfortunate accident; if the servant does, then it is a terrible disaster.
Turkish