A camel does not drink with a spoon.
More Persian Proverbs:
When the snake is old, the frog will tease him.Persian
It is a real compliment that comes from an enemy.
Persian
The earth is a host who kills his guests.
Persian
An ungrateful son is a wart on his father's nose -- he leaves it, it's ugly, he removes it, it hurts.
Persian
Every man goes down to his death bearing in his hands only that which he has given away.
Persian
If you tell the truth too early, you are laughed at -- too late and you are stoned.
Persian