Egyptian proverbs

If you marry a monkey for his wealth, the money goes and the monkey remains as is.

That which is said in your heart, let it be realized by springing up spontaneously -

The woman who does not covet the possessions of her husband is in love with another man.

When you're at the dealing table, always look for the sucker-- and make sure it isn't you.

They couldn't find any reason to criticize the roses, so they complained that they were red.

Those who are in the following of the prince of everlastingness and God of Life, sing with joy.

The man who has plenty of means of existence, conducts himself pretty much as he himself wishes.

Honorable is the person who is aware of his power, yet refrains from inflicting bad things onto others.

Run as hard as a wild beast if you will, but you won't get any reward greater than that destined for you.

Beautiful discourse is rarer than emerald, yet it can be found among the servant girls at the grindstones.

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