A collection of proverbs, and proverbial phrases in the Persian and Hindoostanee languages Volume 2; Hindoostanee

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1824 Excerpt: ... idleness, why should he labour? 996. The womb is (like) a potter's kiln, (in which) some vessels are baked white and some black. In reply to one, who remarks a difference of colour between two children of the same parents. t-i tc/ 3' "Ji &' & 997. He begs his bread and asks the rent of the village. 998. To beg from a beggar, is like the nuptials of an old woman. 0 o loy j/tf j±« J ii J 999. Whether you wifl or not, I am your guest." Addressed by tray of reproof to an impertinent intruder, 1000. She-that shows greater kindness than the. mother, is a witch. 1001. The mother and daughter were the singers;, and the father and son went in the wedding procession. Describes a ceremony confined to the family, without inviting stranger. 0#U Xj fi tf ULXU J,-J Jjji" £__ J 1002. The mother spins and grinds, and the son is called Doorga Das. i. e. He pretends, to be a gentleman. See No. 987. 1003. Transactions in business are the touch-stone, whereby men are tried. O 0 1004. If you believe, it is a god; if not, plaster detached from a wall. i.. A man's consequence depend on tho estimation of other. 1005. No one knows nor acknowledges her, yet she pretends to be the bridegroom's aunt. 1006. Muthoora (a Hindoo name) along with Mudaree (a Moosulman name.) i. e. Two oppositen brought together. 1007. Even an earthen pot is rung before buying. 1008. The shrimp is the refuse of all fishes. To describe any thing or person as very contemptible. 1009. Who shall teach young fish to swim? That is, one descended from virtuous parents will naturally be virtuou.' 1010. To become food for fish. Applied to very old ragged clothea. 1011. Rawun died in disgrace. Applied to the destruction of any oppressive powerful man. Rawun, son of Visiiruva and K...