Meaning: He who becomes blind in his old age does not lose his way

Context: Experience and long familiarity guide you even when your faculties diminish

Meaning: A traveller is (like) an unbeliever

Context: A traveler, out of necessity, may sometimes have to compromise their normal principles or customs

Meaning: A traveller is poor, even though he be a ruler

Context: Travel strips away status and possessions, making everyone equal in their needs

Meaning: A hunter is not afraid of thorns

Context: To achieve a goal, one must be prepared to face difficulties and discomfort

Meaning: One who talks to himself cannot go wrong

Context: Thinking aloud or self-reflection can help you avoid mistakes

Meaning: If an arrow goes into a forest, it does not mean that it is lost

Context: Just because something is out of sight doesn't mean it's gone forever

Meaning: A tailor does not select his cloth

Context: A professional works with what they are given

Meaning: Do not abuse palm-wine tappers while drunkenness persists

Context: Do not insult those who provide a service you still depend on

Meaning: Do not abuse midwives while child-bearing continues

Context: Do not disrespect those whose help you will need again in the future

Meaning: A patient person eats ripe fruit

Context: Patience is rewarded with the best outcomes

Meaning: He who wants what is under the bed must stoop for it

Context: To achieve your goal, you must be willing to humble yourself or work hard

Meaning: He who boasts excessively of his ancestry will bring plenty of trouble upon himself

Context: Arrogance about one's lineage can lead to embarrassment or conflict

Meaning: He who desires to create something does not announce his intentions

Context: Actions speak louder than words; just do it

Meaning: Serve even an unbeliever to attain your own ends

Context: Be pragmatic; sometimes you must work with anyone to achieve your goal

Meaning: A person does not object to being called, but to what they are called for

Context: The issue is not the invitation, but the reason or task behind it

Meaning: A person scratches themselves where their hand can reach

Context: You can only deal with problems you have the means to address

Meaning: A person is asked about what they are wearing, not about what they have eaten

Context: People judge based on outward appearance, not private matters

Meaning: One who relies on his brother for maintenance will die poor

Context: Self-reliance is the key to prosperity

Meaning: The carrier of a secret message is not told its meaning

Context: For security, messengers are sometimes kept in the dark

Meaning: God does not conceal a liar

Context: Deceit will eventually be exposed