Arabic Proverbs or The Manners and Customs of the Modern Egyptians Illustrated from Their Proverbial Sayings Current at Cairo is a book written by John Lewis Burckhardt. The book is a comprehensive compilation of the most commonly used proverbs and sayings in the Arabic language, as spoken by the people of Cairo, Egypt. The book provides a detailed insight into the cultural and social norms of the Egyptians, as well as their beliefs and values. The proverbs are presented in their original Arabic form, along with an English translation, and are accompanied by explanatory notes and commentary. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Arabic language, as well as those who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the customs and traditions of the modern Egyptians.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.