Algerian Proverbs

Algerian Proverbs draw on Amazigh roots, Arab-Islamic tradition, and Sahara life. Echoes of Ottoman and French eras and the independence struggle color lessons on honor, patience, and community.

The soft tongue is sucked by the lioness. (Algerian Proverb)
We taught them to pray, they got to the mosque before us. View proverb
Algerian Proverb
When I think of the others's misfortunes, I forget mine. View proverb
Algerian Proverb
Who got it, did get it; and who left it, did regret it. View proverb
Algerian Proverb
You know who your friend and your enemy are during difficult moments. View proverb
Algerian Proverb
A friend is someone who shares your happiness and your pains. View proverb
Algerian Proverb
A sensible enemy is better than a narrow-minded friend. View proverb
Algerian Proverb
Cross the loud river but don't cross the silent one. View proverb
Algerian Proverb
Do bad and remember, do good and forget. View proverb
Algerian Proverb
Friendship, we call it friendship, but without sincerity. View proverb
Algerian Proverb
Speak kindly or refrain you from talking. (Algerian Proverb)
The absent has always got a justification. View proverb
Algerian Proverb
The crow wanted to mimic the pigeon's walk and forgot his own. View proverb
Algerian Proverb
The one who shows his fears ensures his salvation. View proverb
Algerian Proverb
Peace wins over wealth. View proverb
Algerian Proverb
One hand can't applaud. View proverb
Algerian Proverb
The hand which gives is better than the one which receives. View proverb
Algerian Proverb
Since we didn't say anything, he thought he could do whatever he wanted to. View proverb
Algerian Proverb
As we didn't say a word, he thought he could do anything he liked. View proverb
Algerian Proverb
They only fall asleep after having mutually taken an oath and then they betray each other. View proverb
Algerian Proverb
Your eye is the only way you can judge things. (Algerian Proverb)
The union of means triumphs over the lion. View proverb
Algerian Proverb
There is an excess of familiarity at the root of all hostility. View proverb
Algerian Proverb
The one whose belly isn't full of straw isn't afraid of fire. View proverb
Algerian Proverb
A believer can't be spiteful. View proverb
Algerian Proverb