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α2819Ἄξιος λαβεῖν ὁ μισθόςthe wage [is] worth taking… hiding the anger with silence. Also [sc. attested is the proverbial phrase] "worth a hair"; in reference to something cheap and commonplace; inasmuch as hair is worth nothing. Aristophanes [writes]: "if I stole something …Matched in translationhighmedium
α328Ἀγωνάρχαιcontest-judges… my arms to the Achaeans." Also [sc. attested is] a proverb: "a contest does not accept excuses." It is applied to those who have not profited at all if they made excuses. Also [sc. …Matched in translationhighmedium
α1173Ἀληθέστερα τῶν ἐπὶ Σάγρᾳtruer things than those at SagraA proverb in reference to things that are true, but are not believed. For Sagra [is] a place in Lokris. Menander in Anatithemene mentions the proverb. They say that the Epizephyrian Lokrians were at …Matched in translationhighmedium
α3729Ἀράβιος ἄγγελοςArabian messenger… Dedicated Girl or Messenian Woman [uses the phrase]. From the proverb [about the] "Arabian piper". "So I started an Arabian pipe going"; it is applied to those who speak incessantly. Long ago, they say, …Matched in translationhighmedium
α1183Ἀληλεσμένονground-up… worked on, ready to eat. Also [sc. attested is the proverbial phrase] a)lhlesme/nos bi/os, in reference to those with an ample supply of what they need. But another proverb says: "for [there are] no …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
α878Ἀκκιζόμενοςacting coyly, being prudish, toying… the man naturally on to jealousy". And [there is] a proverb: a Scythian toying with the donkey. In reference to those ostensibly nauseated but in fact avid. For someone who had seen a dead …Matched in translationhighmedium
α2190Ἀνδρὸς γέροντος ἀσταφὶς τὸ κρανίονan old man's head is a dried grape[1] Zenobius 1.96. This proverb recurs at alpha 4223. [2] Diogenianus 1.78 & 86. [3] Zenobius 1.90. This proverb (Euripides fr.799a Snell) recurs at epsilon 586, omicroniota 72, and upsilon 300. See generally Tosi …Matched in noteshighmedium
α1218Ἁλιεύς ἁλιέωςfisherman [and] fisherman's; seaman [and] seaman's… for the launch." Arrian says [this]. And [there is] a proverb: "I, a smitten fisherman, will keep my senses." A fisherman was handling the fishes he had caught, and when he was struck by …Matched in translationhighmedium
α676Ἄϊδος κυνῆHades' dog-skin [helmet]… for my sake the shadow-shaggy Hades helmet from Hieronymos." The proverb was [sc. originally] said about those who are invisible. But now about those who grow their hair exceedingly long. For this Hieronymos was …Matched in translationhighmedium
α2707Ἀντιπελαργεῖνto cherish in turnA proverb[ial term] in reference to those who exchange favours. Also [sc. attested is the related noun] a)ntipela/rgwsis ["cherishing-in-turn"]. Aristotle says that the story about storks is true; he says that bee-eaters also act …Matched in translationhighmedium
α1002Ἀκροθίνιαspoils, akrothinia… fitting spoils of pygmies onto a colossus. [There is] a proverb, 'to fit spoils of pygmies onto a colossus'; in reference to people labouring in vain.Matched in translationhighmedium
α2815Ἄξιονproper, fine, worthy… be from fine timber [that you will hang]". From the proverb: "to hang from fine timber." He wants to say, then, that it is better to employ noble and well-scrutinized generals than inferior ones. …Matched in translationhighmedium
α2862Ἄπαγέ με εἰς τὰς λατομίαςtake me away into the quarriesA proverb in reference to those not prepared to put up with what is unworthy. For they say that Philoxenus the dithyrambic poet was staying at the court of Dionysius the tyrant, and when …Matched in translationhighmedium
α1684Ἄμυρις μαίνεταιAmyris is madThe proverb refers to the man of sound mind. For a sacred envoy [theoros] had been sent to Delphi by [the] Sybarites concerning their good fortune, and the god had prophesied that there would …Matched in translationhighmedium
α4121ἈρχύταςArchytas, Arkhutas… was plainly a teacher of Empedocles. And [there is] a proverb: Archytas' rattle; [coined] because Archytas invented the rattle, which is a kind of instrument producing sound and noise. "He made a bronze rattle …Matched in translationhighmedium
α3947ἈρκαδίαArkadia, Arcadia… himself are in the royal gateway." And [there is] a proverb: 'are you asking me for Arkadia? You are asking a lot, I will not give it to you.' In reference to those who …Matched in translationhighmedium
α4716Ἄχρησταuseless (things), unprofitable (things)And [there is] a proverb: "don't spend [sc. time] on useless things." Never do good for an old man, nor a malignant slave/boy, nor a talkative woman, nor a stupid slave/boy or a neighbor's …Matched in translationhighmedium
α4112ἈρχίλοχοςArchilochus, Archilochos, Arkhilokhos… from the wrath of the god." And [there is] a proverb: "you are treading on Archilochus", in reference to those who engage in foul speech and abuse.Matched in translationhighmedium
α4660Ἀφύα ἐς πῦρanchovy into fireThe proverb [is used] in reference to those who have a quick end; inasmuch as it happens that an anchovy cooks very quickly. It is said in the singular in Aristophanes in Broilers, a)fu/h; …Matched in translationhighmedium
α3903ἈριστείδηςAristides, Aristeides… requires it to be construed differently, as a species of proverb: "worthy of Miltiades and Aristeides".Matched in noteshighmedium
α249Ἀγκώνelbow… the evil exit of the man." And [there is] a proverbial expression: wiping one's nose with the elbow. Bion the philosopher said: "my father was a freed slave, wiping his nose with his elbow;" …Matched in translationhighmedium
α732Ἀθηναίων δυσβουλίαAthenians' ill-counsel[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those who prosper against expectations and undeservedly. For taking decisions badly is practiced by Athenians; Athena offers to turn that which has been decided badly to good; …Matched in translationhighmedium
α3438Ἀπὸ μηχανῆςfrom a machine[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to unexpected and unbelievable things. For the tragic poets, when they brought onto the stage a bold move designed to make the spectators disturbed at the things that …Matched in translationhighmedium
α1510Ἅμματα[Kasiotic] knots[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those who are crooked in their ways. [So called] from the Pelousians in Kasion, who by natural skill used to weave knots in order to attach one …Matched in translationhighmedium
α1355Ἀλλ' οὐκ ἔνεστι συκοφάντου δήγματοςbut it does not have [a charm] against an informer's bite[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to ineffectual things. It leaves out the [word] "charm". The attendant says in character that there is no spell on the ring that serves as an antidote for …Matched in translationhighmedium
α4257Ἀστρονομίαastronomy, astrology… the movement of the stars. Also [sc. attested is the proverbial phrase] a)/strois tekmai/resqai ["to judge by stars"], in reference to those traveling a long and lonely journey and reckoning the location of their …Matched in translationhighmedium
α1842ἈναγυράσιοςAnagyrasian… from which [is an] Anagyrasian. Also [sc. attested is the proverbial phrase] "Anagyrasian spirit". And [there is] a shrine of Anagyros in the deme of the Anagyrasians. [The phrase] "Anagyrasian spirit" [arose] because a …Matched in translationhighmedium
α651Ἀηδών καὶ ἀηδοῦςnightingale, songstress… "not even to the extent that nightingales sleep." [sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those who lie awake. And elsewhere: "but those sighing strains please my heart, those which the bird, the sad …Matched in translationhighmedium
α731ἈθήναιοςAthenaios, Athenaeus… that Charmus of Syracuse used to utter little verses and proverbs for every one of the dishes served at his banquets. Clearchus of Soli calls the poem Deipnology, others Opsology, Chrysippus Gastronomy, others The …Matched in translationhighmedium