For an ant to have wings would be his undoing.
More Persian Proverbs:
The bride who wears four petticoats has a lot to hide.Persian
Don't just take love, experience it.
Persian
The branch that bears the most fruit bends itself thankfully towards the ground.
Persian
Do not use words that are too big for your mouth.
Persian
The big drum only sounds well from a distance.
Persian
There are three things that have to be done quickly: burying the dead, opening the door for a stranger, and fixing your daughter's wedding.
Persian