^#smrgSAHAF A Dictionary of Turkish Proverbs -

Türkish proverbs embody the deepest foelings and beliefs of the Türkish people. They reveal qualities we cherish such as liberty, courage, diligence, kindness, forgiveness, honesty, gratitude, hospitality, patience, sacrifice, thirf, generosity and humility, as well as those we disdain such as curulety, idleness, greed, envy, ingratitude, glutony, pride scom adn selfishess.