A sick person is a prisoner.
More Yemeni Proverbs:
Whoever does not help himself cannot help others.Yemeni
If you give people nuts, you'll get shells thrown at you.
Yemeni
If the time has passed, there is no point in preparing.
Yemeni
A mule driver is not aware of the stink of his animals.
Yemeni
What you sow, so shall you reap.
Yemeni