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αι86Αἰδώςshame[Meaning] honor. And [there is] a proverb: "shame is not good for a man who is a beggar in need." In reference to those whose pleasantness harms them. Homer [says this]. Hesiod [writes]: "shame …Matched in translationhighmedium
β261Βὴξ ἀντὶ πορδῆςa cough instead of a fart[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those who, in a predicament, pretend to do something; since when people fart they pretend to cough in an attempt to avoid detection. And [there is] a …Matched in translationhighshort
γ432Γραῦς χορεύειan old woman is dancing[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those who do something out of season; for dancing is appropriate [only] for young women. Also [sc. attested is] "old women's chatterings", the proverb in reference to …Matched in translationhighshort
γ282Γλαὺξ ἵπταταιan owl is flying[sc. This proverbial phrase arose because] the flight of the owl was considered a symbol of victory. And [there is] another proverb: "owls from Laureion", in reference to those who have a lot of …Matched in translationhighmedium
κ2672Κυλλοῦ ΠήρανGimp's Pouch… calls it Kallia, but some call it Gimp's-pouch [*kullouph/ra]. The proverb is applied to those who do violence to nature on purpose. Aelian [writes]: "the cock standing on the one foot stretched out the …Matched in translationhighmedium
α4490Αὐτὸ δείξειwill show itselfA proverb. 'The deed' is left out.Matched in translationhighshort
α3459Ἀπ' ὄνου καταπεσώνhaving fallen from a donkeyA proverb [deriving] from those who attempt horsemanship when they are not even able to handle donkeys. Aristophanes in Clouds [writes]: "why, pray, are you talking nonsense, as if you had fallen from a …Matched in translationhighshort
γ491Γυμνότερος Ἰαλέμουmore naked than a IalemosThe *)ia/lemos [is] a nickname of a dirge. [The proverb] is applied in reference to pitiful people/things. Also [sc. attested is] "more naked than a pestle and a slough", though Aristophanes [says] "more blind". …Matched in translationhighmedium
α4475Αὕτη μὲν ἡ μήρινθος οὐδὲν ἔσπασεthis line brought in nothingA proverb in reference to those meeting with no success. The metaphor [comes] from fishermen.Matched in translationhighshort
αι114Αἰθέρα νήνεμον ἐρέσσειςyou are rowing the windless aether[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those who labor in vain.Matched in translationhighshort
δ619Διαλλάττεινto reconcile… is] no more trustworthiness than in a wolf agape." The proverb [is] in reference to those who pillage other people's property. For in the same way that there is no trustiness in wolves, [there …Matched in translationhighshort
δ1164λέγεται καὶ ἵπποςDiomedeian compulsionAlso found is '[Diomedeian] horse'. A proverb, [stemming] from [Diomedes [Author, Myth]] the son of Tydeus or from the Thracian [Diomedes]. The latter compelled his guests to have intercourse with his daughters and then …Matched in translationhighmedium
α434Ἀδεέςfearless, fright-free[Meaning something] safe, not frightening. As the proverb: "you fear a fear-free fear." It is something said about those who fear things that are not frightening.Matched in translationhighshort
α3668Ἀπώλεσας τὸν οἶνον ἐπιχέας ὕδωρyou ruined the wine by pouring in water[sc. A proverbial saying] in reference to those who make a mess of things that were previously going well by means of some small fault. Or in reference to those who get what they …Matched in translationhighshort
α3494Ἀπορραγείςhaving been broken offMeaning having been cut off. And [there is] a proverb: "the string will break off if stretched." In reference to those who are doing something under force and compulsion.Matched in translationhighshort
αι332Αἰσώπειον αἷμαAesopic blood[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those being killed unjustly. For the Delphians did not kill Aesop justifiably. Thus 'Aesopic blood' [is used] in reference to those who are beset by irremediable disgraces …Matched in translationhighshort
δ1423Δούλων πόλιςslaves' cityA proverb; [sc. also a city] in Libya: Ephorus in [volume] 5 [mentions it]. Also another [city] of sacred slaves, in which one man is free. There is also, in Crete, Slave-city [Doulopolis], as …Matched in translationhighmedium
α4599Ἀφεὶς καὶ Ἀπαλλάξαςhaving let go and having set free… This is also found in Demosthenes. And [there is] a proverb: "having let go the brace he chases the sheet". The proverb [is found] in Hyperides. In reference to those who ignore more important …Matched in translationhighmedium
ε3254Ἔσχατος Μυσῶν πλεῖνto sail last of the Mysians… Aiolis at the boundaries of Mysia. Some say that the proverb of the oracle occurred when Telephos was consulting the oracle in regard to his parents [and asking] to what places he might go …Matched in translationhighmedium
β587ΒύβλονByblian… by the voice [applying?] to all." And [there is] a proverb: "but a Byblian's seedhead does not hold a big ear," in reference to those who are not able to make do with their …Matched in translationhighmedium
α3450Ἀπονέμου τῆς ἁμάξης τῶν δὲ ὄνων οὐδὲν μέλειhelp yourself to the wagon but don't worry about the donkeysA proverb concerning those who take care of their own things but neglect those of others; for instance, those who have a wagon of their own, but rent donkeys, and neglect them.Matched in translationhighshort
γ461Γρῦgrunt, ugh… [properly this way], but grupo/pwlis. Also [sc. attested is] a proverb: "Dion's grunt", in reference to something small and inconsequential.Matched in translationhighmedium
α301Ἀγορὰ Κερκώπωνmarket of Kerkopes… shrank from killing them since their mother begged him. The proverb is spoken in reference to ill-behaved and knavish people.Matched in translationhighshort
ε4028Ἐχθρῶν ἄδωρα δῶρα κοὐκ ὀνήσιμαenemies' charities are uncharitable and not helpful… have not yet received any reward from the Argives. That proverb among mortals is true, 'enemies' charities are uncharitable and not helpful.' I can assure you that I will know in the future to …Matched in translationhighmedium
α4613Ἀφ' ἱερᾶςfrom a holyA proverb: "I will move the [sc. stone] from a holy." Among those who play checkers there is something called a 'holy line'. Thus Epicharmus. Look under 'I will move the [sc. stone] from …Matched in translationhighshort
η11Ἡ ἀπὸ Σκυθῶν ῥῆσιςthe statement from ScythiansThe proverb is applied to those who sharply tell someone to go hang; inasmuch as the Scythians responded to Dareios the Persian, after he had made an announcement about yielding, telling him to go …Matched in translationhighshort
α4437Αὐλήcourt… there were called 'court attendants'. And [sc. there is] a proverb: "you would say the three things that are by the court." And elsewhere: "for which reasons, fearing all that were in the court, …Matched in translationhighshort
α4479Αὐτίκαforthwith, in a moment… later. But au)ti/ka ma/la means immediately. And [there is] a proverb: "and immediately the plants which are going to be fruitful [are] clear," in reference to things that have prospects for a good end …Matched in translationhighshort
α123Ἀγαθῶν ἀγαθίδεςskeins of good thingsThe proverb is used in the comic poets in reference to a lot of good things. Also [sc. attested is] 'sea of good things', in reference to an abundance of good things. Also [sc. …Matched in translationhighshort
γ493Γυμνῷ φυλακὴν ἐπιτάττειςyou are assigning guard-duty to a naked man[sc. A proverb] in reference to those who are not in a position to carry out their orders, because [they lack] what is necessary. [The related verb] gumnw= ["I strip naked"] [is accompanied] with …Matched in translationhighshort