I'm already drowning so why should I fear getting wet? (Arabic Proverb)
If you hear a person talking good about things that aren't in you, don't be sure that he wouldn't also say bad things about things that aren't in you. (Arabic Proverb)
If the water is available you need not clean up with sand. (Arabic Proverb)
You can live without a brother but not without a friend. (Arabic Proverb)