The best of men are but men at best.
More Persian Proverbs:
Work is twice done by the man in a hurry.Persian
Where the camel is sold for a cent, the ass is worthless.
Persian
You can't take blood from a stone.
Persian
Flies will easily fly into the honey -- their problem is how to get out.
Persian
When the tide of misfortune moves over you, even jelly will break your teeth
Persian
Maturity comes from wisdom not in the passing of years.
Persian