It is better to walk around a bush than fight with a dog.
More Turkish Proverbs:
There is no reply to the ignorant like keeping silence.Turkish
The mill won't turn with carried water.
Turkish
The courteous learn their virtue from the discourteous.
Turkish
You should kiss the hand that you can't bend.
Turkish
The governor must fill your jars.
Turkish
Good advice is given; good esteem is no given.
Turkish