Turkish Proverbs

Famous Turkish sayings in the form of proverbs that have been passed down for generations.

A wise man remembers his friends at all times; a fool, only when he has need of them.
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A thousand regrets do not cancel one debt.
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He that conceals his grief finds no remedy for it.
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Every "bad" has its "worse".
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Having two ears and one tongue, we should listen twice as much as we speak.
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Measure a thousand times and cut once.
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If God closes one door, he opens a thousand others.
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Good actions are never lost.
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He that considers in prosperity; will be less afflicted in adversity.
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Patience is the key to paradise.
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Today's egg is better than tomorrow's hen.
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Kind words will unlock an iron door.
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Even too much praise is a burden.
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Abundance is from activity.
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There is no reply to the ignorant like keeping silence.
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Wish well, be well.
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No matter how far you have gone on the wrong road, turn back.
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If and When were planted and Nothing grew.
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A heart in love with beauty never grows old.
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A man does not seek his luck, luck seeks its man.
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A knife wound heals; a wound caused by words does not.
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It is not disgraceful to ask, it is disgraceful not to ask.
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There is no right way to do a wrong thing.
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One hand does not clap. Two hands do.
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Two captains sink the ship.
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