It is not from the love of God that the cat catches mice.
More Persian Proverbs:
I have no right to rejoice at the death of my enemy when I do not have eternal life myself.Persian
A tear at the right moment is better than a misplaced smile.
Persian
Who has ever seen tomorrow?
Persian
The wise man who does not put his knowledge into practice is like a bee that gives no honey.
Persian
The best of men are but men at best.
Persian
It is nothing for one to know something unless another knows you know it.
Persian