Iranian Proverbs

Acquaintance without patience is like a candle with no light.

A blind man who sees is better than a sighted man who is blind.

A broken hand works, but not a broken heart. 
 
A drowning man is not troubled by rain. 
 
A stone thrown at the right time is better than gold given at the wrong time. 
 
An egg thief becomes a camel thief. 
 
Death is a camel that lies down at every door.

Every tear has a smile behind it.

God provides, but He needs a nudge.
 
He who has been bitten by a snake fears a piece of string. 
 
He who wants a rose must respect the thorn. 
 
In the ants' house the dew is a flood. 
 
Injustice all round is justice!

Listening to good advice is the way to wealth.

 
Stretch your foot to the length of your blanket.