Meaning: Let's talk; talking leads to agreement

Context: Communication is the path to peace and understanding

Meaning: A wet lion looks like a fox

Context: Even the strong can seem weak in hard times; never judge by appearance

Meaning: Many people receive favors; few repay them

Context: Gratitude is rare — people often forget good deeds done for them

Meaning: A delayed favor suits men, an unreturned one suits women, and a quick one suits animals

Context: Every kind of favor reflects character and timing

Meaning: Between the noisy snake and the silent one, fear the silent one

Context: Quiet people (or threats) are often more dangerous or serious

Meaning: A snake kills on ground that suits it; a cleric deceives those who trust him

Context: Danger and deceit often come disguised in familiarity

Meaning: Father, killer of the helpless — are you not ashamed before the living?

Context: A rebuke against cruelty and injustice

Meaning: The ant spits before you spit on it

Context: Everyone defends themselves — even the smallest creature

Meaning: Creation came before advice

Context: Nature and instinct exist before wisdom and learning

Meaning: World, deceive me if you can

Context: Said sarcastically by a wise person aware of life's deceit

Meaning: Weak in worldly shoes, weak in prayer for the hereafter

Context: A person who fails in both worldly and spiritual duties

Meaning: Sheep reject lies but do not punish them

Context: Good people dislike lies but often tolerate them silently

Meaning: Shepherds never forget each other's help

Context: Those who share hardship remain loyal to one another

Meaning: Herding is a shared responsibility

Context: Cooperation is key to success and safety

Meaning: Borrowed livestock never prospers

Context: Borrowed things lack blessing — rely on what's your own

Meaning: Sheep are spared from fire

Context: The innocent should not suffer for others' faults

Meaning: The ear suffers, the eye is protected

Context: Some parts endure pain to protect what's more valuable — sacrifice is necessary

Meaning: When you call for peace, don't invite disaster

Context: Wishing for peace doesn't mean ignoring threats

Meaning: The world belongs to the one who pretends not to hear

Context: Silence and patience often win over loudness

Meaning: A silent mouth doesn't feed a guest

Context: Speak up for your needs — silence yields nothing