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Proverbs and Idioms
Common Persian proverbs and their meanings.
To do something futile
To waste effort on something that will not succeed
A remedy that comes too late
A solution that arrives after the damage has already been done
Practice makes perfect
Repeating an activity regularly will improve your skill
Greater status brings greater burdens
Higher positions come with more responsibility
With patience things may improve
Waiting calmly can lead to better outcomes
The pot calls the kettle black
Criticising others for faults you also have
It is never too late to start
You can begin something good at any point in life
Haste makes waste
Rushing causes mistakes and wastes effort
The early bird gets the worm
Starting early gives you an advantage
A friend in need is a friend indeed
A true friend helps you when you are in trouble
Strike while the iron is hot
Take action at the best possible moment
Small amounts add up to a lot
Many small contributions combine to make something large
