A goose’s child is a swimmer

Meaning: Like father, like son.

A monkey is a gazelle in its mother’s eyes.

Meaning: People are not objective when it comes to themselves and their family.

An absent person has his excuse.

Meaning: Don't blame someone for not being here until you hear him/her out.

Bathe her and then look at her.

Meaning: Look at a girl without makeup and hairdo to see if she’s really pretty.

Be patient with a bad neighbor. Maybe he’ll leave or a disaster will take him out.

Meaning: Take your time before getting into fights you can avoid.

Borrowing is bad, and paying back is always a loss.

Meaning: Obvious

Cover your candle, it will light more.

Meaning: Be cautious! Don’t brag about what you have.

Dress up a stick and it’ll be a beautiful bride.

Meaning: Don't be fooled by women’s appearances; look deeper.

He who couldn't overcome the donkey took on the saddle.

Meaning: Said of people who don’t face their match and pick on the weak instead.

He whose house is made out of glass, shouldn’t throw stones at people.

Meaning: Think of the repercussions before taking actions; you may be more liable to get harmed.

If your friend is (like) honey, don't lick it all.

Meaning: Don’t abuse people’s generosity towards you.

If you marry a monkey for his wealth, the money goes and the monkey remains as is.

Meaning: Don’t get married to people for their money; it won’t bring you happiness.

Knowledge is in the head, not the copybook.

Meaning: Thinking is more important than just getting knowledge from books.

News that’s for money today will be for free tomorrow.

Meaning: Obvious

Stretch your legs as far as your quilt goes.

Meaning: Don’t do what’s beyond your capabilities. Don’t buy what you cannot afford.

This cub is from that lion.

Meaning: Like father, like son.

Those who had some shame are dead.

Meaning: People don’t have boundaries anymore.

(actually there's a very story behind this proverb, it's a very old one from the Ottoman era, when Cairo had a lot of turkish baths specially in the local areas, and there was once that very big fire in one of the famous turkish baths and it was the women's time of the day, the ones who ran out without clothes survived and those who were ashamed to run away naked .. died in there)--Esseily 10:05, 3 Mar 2005 (UTC)

What comes easily is lost easily.

Meaning: Obvious

When I hear you, I believe you. When I see what you do, I’m surprised.

Meaning: You speak reason yet you do weird stuff that contradicts it.

When the Angels arrive, the devils leave.

Meaning: Said when people leave upon others’ arrival.