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“Blood cannot be washed out with blood; only water can wash away blood.”

Revenge and further violence cannot undo harm — only reconciliation and restraint can.

— Traditional Afghanistan Wisdom, Afghanistan

Source: Traditional Afghanistan proverb, public-domain oral tradition

More Proverbs from Afghanistan

“A real friend is one who takes the hand of his friend in times of distress.”

A friend in need is a friend indeed.

Source: Traditional Afghanistan proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“The first day you meet, you are friends. The next day you meet, you are brothers.”

Friendship deepens quickly into brotherhood among Afghans.

Source: Traditional Afghanistan proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“There is a way from heart to heart.”

Love and sincerity always find a path to another person's heart.

Source: Traditional Afghanistan proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“Don't stop a donkey that is not yours.”

Mind your own business and do not interfere in matters that are not your concern.

Source: Traditional Afghanistan proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“Community is not created by force.”

Genuine unity and belonging cannot be imposed; they must grow willingly.

Source: Traditional Afghanistan proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“Hasty work doesn't succeed.”

Rushing a task leads to failure; patience produces better results.

Source: Traditional Afghanistan proverb, public-domain oral tradition