Persian Proverbs Collection

They say, learning is never ending process. So how about some ancient Persian proverbs that are ever relevant.

For some of these sayings, you will have to find meaning in your own way.

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- Go as far as you can see, and when you get there you'll see further.

- I wept because I had no shoes, until I saw a man who had no feet.

- Whatever you sow, you reap.

- A greedy man is always poor.

- Bravery without foresight is like a blind horse.

- Do not cut down the tree that gives you shade.

- Learn good manners from those who don't have them.

- Never open a door that you can't lock again.

- Flies will easily fly into the honey — their problem is how to get out.

- This too, shall pass.

- The way a house is decorated will tell much about its owner.

- The mud that you throw will fall on your own head.

- Everyone thinks his own spit tastes good.

- One pound of learning requires ten pounds of common sense to apply it.

- Solved riddles look easy.

- Stretch your foot to the length of your blanket.

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