he has fallen from the donkey, but has found a date.
More Persian Proverbs:
He who doesn't go to war roars like a lion.
Persian
I have no right to rejoice at the death of my enemy when I do not have eternal life myself.
Persian
You can't please everyone.
Persian
You ask the donkey when's Wednesday?
Persian
The mediator in a fight gets all the blows.
Persian