Azerbaijani Proverbs, Quotes, Quotations, and Sayings
17 Azerbaijani Proverbs
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“Beauty is ten, nine of which is dressing.”
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“Beauty without virtue is a curse.”
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“Cheap meat never makes a good soup.”
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“Courage is ten, nine is the ability to escape.”
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“Courage mounteth with occasion.”
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“He can't see the beam in his own, but he's looking for an eyelash
in someone else's.”
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“I tried to draw the eyebrow, but I ended up poking the eye.”
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“It's not shameful not to know, but it's shameful not to ask.”
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“Make sure your blanket covers your feet.”
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“Never mind storms and snows for the sake of a friend.”
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“One's own simple bread is much better than someone else's pilaf.”
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“Pass the bridge that your kinsmen have passed.”
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“Saying "halva-halva" won't make your mouth sweet.”
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“The forest can't be without its jackals.”
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“Until spring comes, nightingales do not sing.”
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“Until the lions have their historians, tales of the hunt shall
always glorify the hunter.”
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“Wrap yourself together in a carpet and roll together with your
kinsmen.”
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