If you marry a monkey for his wealth, the money goes and the monkey remains as is.
More Egyptian Proverbs:
If you are a leader of peace, listen to the discourse of the petitioner. Be not abrupt with him; that would trouble him.Egyptian
For the benefit of the flowers, we water the thorns, too.
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Great God is the ruler of all the gods.
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Believe the liar up to the door of his house and no further than that.
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A camel does not tease another camel about his humps.
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Be patient with a bad neighbor: he may move or face misfortune.
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