18 wise Persian Proverbs
Be a lion at home and a fox abroad.
Persian Proverb
Work is twice done by the man in a hurry.
Persian Proverb
The hand that gives is also the one that receives.
Persian Proverb
In the hotel of decisions the guests sleep well.
Persian Proverb
Bake the bread while the oven is hot.
Persian Proverb
The strictness of the teacher is better to bear than the prejudice of the father.
Persian Proverb
Use your enemy's hand to catch a snake.
Persian Proverb
A wolf's repentance died a long time ago.
Persian Proverb
Do not use words that are too big for your mouth.
Persian Proverb
The cripple will always find a stone to kick.
Persian Proverb
He is still alive because he cannot afford a funeral.
Persian Proverb
Doubt is the key to knowledge.
Persian Proverb
Who has ever seen tomorrow?
Persian Proverb
When I am dead the world can be an ocean or a dried up ditch.
Persian Proverb
There are four things every person has more of than they know; sins, debt, years, and foes.
Persian Proverb
You cannot hang everything on one nail.
Persian Proverb
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