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From another thread in the Lounge where the proverbial 'straw that broke the camel's back' was quoted, got me wondering about proverbs in general, and though that may seem a starnge thing to think about in itself, I have not much better to amuse myself with on 2nd last day of work this trip. Turns out camels have quite a few associated to them....

 

Death is a black camel that lies down at every door. Sooner or later you must ride the camel.

 

Death is a black camel which kneels at every man's gate.

 

Death rides a fast camel.

 

Seems that the camel is getting a rough deal proverbially, anyone know any positive camel stories???

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You might think I am a bit of a Camel Toe for this, but here are a few more.......

 

 

If you want to keep camels, have a big enough door.

Afghan Proverb ( - )

The camel and his driver -- each has his own plan.

African Proverb ( - )

Better a handful of dry dates and content therewith than to own the Gate of Pea****s and be kicked in the eye by a broody camel.

Arabian Proverb ( - )

He who steals an egg will steal a camel.

Arabian Proverb ( - )

IF the camel once gets his nose in the tent, his body will soon follow.

Arabian Proverb ( - )

Trust in Allah, but tie up your camel.

Arabian Proverb ( - )

He who rides a camel should not be afraid of dogs.

Berber Proverb ( - )

Is the white camel made of fat?

Berber Proverb ( - )

Better half a donkey than half a camel.

Egyptian Proverb ( - )

If you love, love the moon; if you steal, steal a camel.

Egyptian Proverb ( - )

The barking of a dog does not disturb the man on a camel.

Egyptian Proverb ( - )

One camel does not make fun of another camel's hump.

Ghanaian Proverb ( - )

When a camel is at the foot of a mountain then judge of his height.

Hindu Proverb ( - )

Be like a camel -- carrying sweets but dining on thorns.

Indian Proverb ( - )

When a camel is at the foot of a mountain only then judge his height.

Indian Proverb ( - )

A camel does not drink with a spoon.

Iranian Proverb ( - )

Where the camel is sold for a cent, the ass is worthless.

Iranian Proverb ( - )

It is easier to make a camel jump a ditch than to make a fool listen to reason.

Kurdish Proverb ( - )

Good advice once was worth a camel; now that it is free of charge, no one takes it.

Lebanese Proverb ( - )

If you fall in love let her be a beauty; if you should steal, let it be a camel.

Lebanese Proverb ( - )

Two things cannot be hidden: being astride a camel and being pregnant.

Lebanese Proverb ( - )

Little by little, the camel goes into the couscous.

Moroccan Proverb ( - )

The elephant's track treads out the camel's.

Nigerien Proverb ( - )

Trust in Allah, but tie your camel.

Old Muslim Proverb ( - )

Trust in God -- but tie your camel tight.

Persian Proverb ( - )

Death is a black camel that lies down at every door. Sooner or later you must ride the camel.

Saudi Arabian Proverb ( - )

Death rides a fast camel

Saudi Arabian Proverb

Trust in God, but tie your camel.

Saudi Arabian Proverb

At twenty a man will be a pea****, at thirty a lion, at forty a camel, at fifty a serpent, at sixty a dog, at seventy a monkey, and at eighty nothing.

Spanish Proverb

The last straw breaks the camel's back.

Traditional Proverb

* denotes a proverb from a 'culture' (or ethnic group) within a country or that spans several countries.

Death is the black camel that kneels before every door.

Turkish Proverb ( - )

…but my personal favourite is…….

When a slave mounts a camel he wants to ride on both humps.

Egyptian Proverb ( - )

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Guest Dark Sotonic Mills
they cant take a hint can they Mack

 

I don't know what all the fuss is about but hey ho...

 

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