The big drum only sounds well from a distance.
More Persian Proverbs:
The earth is a host who kills his guests.Persian
God gives to us according to the measure of our hearts.
Persian
The best mode of instruction is to practise what we preach.
Persian
A man without passion is no son of Adam.
Persian
Once I had the strength but no wisdom; now I have the wisdom but no strength.
Persian
Use your enemy's hand to catch a snake.
Persian