he tried to pluck under her/his eyebrow, but blinded the eye.
More Persian Proverbs:
Once I had the strength but no wisdom; now I have the wisdom but no strength.
Persian
Once I had the strength but no wisdom; now I have the wisdom but no strength.
Persian
Fear those who do not fear God.
Persian
I gave so much advice that hair grew on my tongue.
Persian
Flies will easily fly into the honey -- their problem is how to get out.
Persian