The two parties (who had been) contending agreed (to it), but the kadhy refused his consent.

一直在争论的双方同意了，但卡迪拒绝了他的同意。

The tyranny of the cat, rather (or is better) than the justice of the mouse.

猫的暴虐胜过老鼠的正义。

The ultimate remedy is a cautery.

最后的补救办法是烧灼。

The value of each man consists in what he does well.

每个人的价值在于他做得好。

The village saint is a clever impostor.

村里的圣人是个聪明的骗子。

The virtue of deeds lies in completing them.

行为的美德在于完成它们。

The walls have ears.

隔墙有耳。

The wedding with its broth (i.e. the entertainments) concluded ; and then every one put on his rags.

婚礼以肉汤(即娱乐节目)结束;然后每个人都穿上了他的破衣服。

The whisper of a pretty girl can be heard further than the roar of a lion.

漂亮姑娘的耳语比狮子的吼声更能听得见。

The wind blows as the sailors do not wish.

风吹得像水手们不希望的那样。

The wise with a wink, the fool with a kick (are taught to understand).

聪明人眨一下眼睛，蠢人踢一脚(这是教他们明白的)。

The words of tongue should have three gate keepers.

口头语应该有三个看门人。

The world is a mirror ; show thyself in it, and it will reflect thy image.

世界是一面镜子;在其中显现你自己，它就会反映出你的形象。

The worms of the vinegar are of the vinegar itself.

醋虫是醋本身造成的。

The young ones of the duck are swimmers.

鸭子的幼崽是游泳健将。