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El gaïb hedjtou maâh.

“The absent always has an excuse.”

Those who are not present can always explain away their absence.

— Traditional Algeria Wisdom, Algeria

Source: Traditional Algerian proverb, public-domain oral tradition

More Proverbs from Algeria

Serr tnin ya ârfouh alfin.

“A secret shared by two soon becomes a secret known to no one.”

Secrets shared between two people quickly become public knowledge.

Source: Traditional Algerian proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“Cross the loud river, but do not cross the silent one.”

Visible dangers are safer to face than hidden ones.

Source: Traditional Algerian proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Esberr maftah el djena.

“Patience is the key to paradise.”

Endurance and perseverance lead to the greatest rewards.

Source: Traditional Algerian proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“He whose belly is not full of straw is not afraid of fire.”

Those who have nothing of substance have nothing left to fear losing.

Source: Traditional Algerian proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Koul klam elkhir ouala skout khir.

“Speak kindly, or else stay silent.”

Gentle, considerate speech is better than harsh words, and silence is better than either.

Source: Traditional Algerian proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Lahna yegleb laghna.

“Peace is worth more than wealth.”

Inner peace and harmony matter more than material riches.

Source: Traditional Algerian proverb, public-domain oral tradition