Egyptian ProverbsDefinitions

The Adultress is quick to portray herself as weak when caught — the tears of an adulteress are ever ready.

Anger receives the blow when it is without power.

Anger , without power, receives the blow.

Beauty is imperfect — a beautiful thing is never perfect.

Borrowing is the first-born of poverty.

Debauchery is an ever-present possiblity — the market of debauch is always open.

Good fortune is temporary — A fire today, ashes tomorrow.

Haste is from the Devil.

Humility is the crown of a good disposition.

Ignorance lends enchantment to common things.

The Inconsiderate is the first to lose.