Pearls are of no value in a desert.
More Indian Proverbs:
Call on God, but row away from the rocks.Indian
When I drown, the whole world drowns.
Indian
He who does not climb, will not fall either.
Indian
Who is blind? He who can see no other world. Who is dumb? He who can say nothing pleasant about his lot. Who is poor? He who is troubled with too many desires. Who is rich? He who is happy with his lot.
Indian
If you throw a handful of stones, one at least will hit.
Indian
To the world wisdom is folly; to the wise the world is foolish.
Indian