Afghan Proverbs

1.
No rose is without thorns.
Meaning: No one is perfect.

2.
A good year is determined by its spring.
Meaning: As goes the spring, so goes the year.
Usage: Character and quality show up early.

3.
Whatever you sow you reap.
Meaning: A person gets his just deserts.

4.
There is a path to the top of even the highest mountain.
Meaning: (a) God is more powerful than the proudest of persons. (b) Where there is a will there is a way.

5.
A tree doesn’t move unless there is wind.
Meaning: Where there is smoke there is fire, or every effect has a cause.

6.
Don’t stop a donkey that isn’t yours.
Meaning: Mind your own business.

7.
There are twenty-five uncaught sparrows for a penny.
Meaning: A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush, or wishes are a dime a dozen.

8.
A porcupine speaking to its baby says, " O my child of velvet."
Meaning: One’s own child is especially dear for him/her.

9.
A wolf’s pup will grow into a wolf even though it be raised among men.
Meaning: Training can not change herdity: or, you can not change a leopard’s spots: or, what is bred in the bone will come out in the flesh.

10.
Flourish like a flower, but may your life be longer.
Meaning: When one is offered some flowers.

11.
A real friend is one who takes the hand of his friend in times of distress and helplessness.
Meaning: A friend in need is a friend indeed.

12.
There is a way from heart to heart.
Meaning: Love finds a way to another’s heart.

13.
The first day you meet, you are friends. The next day you meet, you are brothers.
Meaning: Friendship grows into brotherhood.

14.
A river is not contaminated by having a dog drink from it.
Meaning: One of good character is pure despite criticism.

15.
A tilted load won’t reach its destination.
Meaning: Honesty is the best policy.

16.
It’s the same donkey, but with a new saddle.
Meaning: Clothes do not make the man.
Usage: Said of some one who has recently gained a high position unworthily.

17.
Reading Scripture in front of a donkey.
Meaning: Casting your pearls before swine.

18.
Without a green switch the ox and the donkey won’t obey.
Meaning: Spare the rod and spoil the child.

19.
Without investigating the water, don't take off your shoes (to walk through it).
Meaning: "Look before you leap."

20.
One flower doesn’t bring spring.
Meaning: One swallow doesn’t make a spring. Usage: Said of a person who tries to do too much himself.

Source: http://www.noble-knights.com/proverbs/