Turkish Proverb Sayings

Turkish Proverbs

What a man suffers is the punishment of his tongue.

One bad experience is worth more than a thousand threats.

Don't look at the shape look at the character. 

A weapon is an enemy even to its owner.

He who gets up in anger, sits down with a loss.

Who seeks a faultless friend remains friendless.

No matter how far you have gone on the wrong road, turn back.

Better your enemy who you recognize than a dark friend.

There is no right way to do a wrong thing.

A woman has advice only for another woman.

The house that receives no guests, never receives angels.

Kind words will get a snake out of its hole. 

Don't say amen to an unacceptable prayer.

Look at the mother before marrying the daughter.

Don't tell your secret to your friend, he will tell it to his friend.

A liar's house is on fire and no one believes him.

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

Who gossips to you will gossip about you.

If you look for a faultless woman, you will remain a bachelor.

Every person admires his own character.

Do good and throw it into the sea, if the fish don't know it, god will.

A thousand regrets do not cancel one debt.

They put up minds for sale on the market, everyone liked his own mind.

Not he who lived long knows, but he who traveled much knows.