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“A blind woman dyes a mad woman's hands with henna, while a deaf woman listens in.”

Describes a hopelessly contradictory or nonsensical situation where nothing adds up.

— Traditional Yemen Wisdom, Yemen

Source: Traditional Yemen proverb, public-domain oral tradition

More Proverbs from Yemen

“If speech is silver, silence is golden.”

Knowing when to stay quiet is often wiser than speaking.

Source: Traditional Yemen proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“Compete, do not envy.”

Strive to improve yourself rather than resent others' success.

Source: Traditional Yemen proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“Whatever you sow, so shall you reap.”

Your actions determine the consequences you will receive.

Source: Traditional Yemen proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“He who claims every trade is a liar.”

A person who claims mastery of every skill likely masters none.

Source: Traditional Yemen proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“A well-experienced man is better than one who has studied for a year.”

Practical experience outweighs a short period of study.

Source: Traditional Yemen proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“He who rises early always wins.”

Diligence and an early start lead to success.

Source: Traditional Yemen proverb, public-domain oral tradition