If you can give me no ointment for my wound, can you help me by not rubbing salt in?
More Persian Proverbs:
When the snake is old, the frog will tease him.Persian
Do not let the cat watch over the bacon.
Persian
Everyone thinks his own spit tastes good.
Persian
Doubt is the key to knowledge.
Persian
Debts are like women, once you have them you can't get rid of them.
Persian
A sharp tongue will cut off its own head.
Persian