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δ160Δέδοται καὶ κακοῖσιν ἄγραthe catch has been given even to bad men[sc. A proverb] in reference to those who profit beyond what they deserve.Matched in translationhighshort
ει293Εἰς μελίττας ἐκώμασαςyou started a party involving beesA proverb in reference to those who unexpectedly find themselves in a lot of trouble.Matched in translationhighshort
δ1076Δικαιότερον σταχάνηςmore just than a stachane[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those who love justice; for stachane is what the Dorians call a pair of scales, perhaps by a link with stasis. And [there is] another [version of …Matched in translationhighshort
η609Ἡ Συρακουσῶν δεκάτηthe Syracusans' tithe[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to the extremely rich.Matched in translationhighshort
α2712Ἀντὶ πέρκης σκορπίονa scorpion instead of a perchA proverb in reference to those choosing worse things instead of better.Matched in translationhighshort
κ1585Κίγκλοςdabchick… [sc. attested is the phrase] "poorer than a dabchick": a proverb, which Menander uses in Thais.Matched in translationhighshort
ει334Εἶτ' ἐφ' ὕδωρ κακόςthen a wretch on water-dutyThe proverb is applied to those down on their luck. For in the [sc. Athenian] jurycourts the most menial task was to measure out the water for the [sc. speeches of the] litigants. This …Matched in translationhighshort
μ1475Μῦς λευκόςwhite mouse… mate, and especially the white ones; these are females. The proverb is applied to those who lack self-control when it comes to sex.Matched in translationhighshort
κ2549Κοινὰ τὰ τῶν φίλωνthe property of friends is common propertyTimaeus says in his 9th [book] that this [proverb] originated in Magna Graecia, in the period when Pythagoras persuaded those settling there to hold property undistributed [to private owners]. Menander uses the proverb in …Matched in translationhighshort
λ128Λάρος ἐν ἕλεσιa gull in the marshesA proverb in reference to those quick to pay back [sc. what they owe].Matched in translationhighshort
α1073Ἀλλ' ἅπαν γένοιτ' ἂν ἤδηbut now anything might happen["But now anything might happen.] I applaud the old proverb. For one must look under every stone, lest a politician bite." The proverb [is as follows]: "under every stone a scorpion sleeps: watch out!"Matched in translationhighshort
α3891Ἄρισταbest[Meaning] finest. And [there is] a proverb: "a lame man mounts best." In reference to those who chose their own evils rather than the good things of another.Matched in translationhighshort
δ32Δαλόςfirebrand… piece of wood, or half-burnt torch. And [there is] a proverb: 'a firebrand into fire'.Matched in translationhighshort
κ1404Κέρκουροςkerkouros, light galley… and cock-boats [are] kinds of boats. And [there is] a proverb: "and a light galley [sc. belongs] among herbs". A herb [is] something wild, worthless, hence the proverb.Matched in translationhighshort
μ742Μετάφερε σαυτόνchange yourself[sc. The injunction/proverb arises] because men ought to change themselves and take their affairs in hand.Matched in translationhighshort
η691Ἡ ψελλὴ οὐ πιττεύωthe speech-impaired woman [says] I don't trutt [you][sc. A proverbial saying] in reference to those trying to conceal their own deficiencies.Matched in translationhighshort
α4490Αὐτὸ δείξειwill show itselfA proverb. 'The deed' is left out.Matched in translationhighshort
λ305Λεσβίων ἄξια[deeds] worthy of the men of LesbosA proverb in reference to the unsuccessful.Matched in translationhighshort
ι277Ἶκταρclose together… it is said from arriving [e)f-iknei=sqai]. And [there is] a proverb: "strikes nowhere near." This is said in dialect like diwlu/gion.Matched in translationhighshort
ο120Ὁ Κρὴς τὴν θάλασσανthe Cretan (and) the seaA proverb in reference to those pretending to avoid the things in which they are exceptional. [Coined] because the Cretans were supreme sailors.Matched in translationhighshort
ε555Ἐκ παντὸς ξύλουout of every timber[sc. This version of the proverb] leaves out "something light might come". It is also said of things easily despised when seen, but necessary. But others [say that it relates] to things which have …Matched in translationhighshort
λ41Λάθε βιώσαςlive in seclusion; live unnoticed; live unobtrusively"[...] of what is customarily said in a proverb, but enforced by him in deed, 'live in seclusion': so that I would not expect any of the men living at that time, [of the …Matched in translationhighshort
ε814Ἐλέφαντα ἐκ μυίας ποιεῖνto make an elephant out of a fly[sc. A proverbial saying] in reference to those whose words exalt trivial things and make them great. In Lucian's In Praise of a Fly: "in case I seem, as the proverb has it, to …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
α1314Ἄλλο γλαὺξ ἄλλο κορώνη φθέγγεταιone thing the owl cries, another the crowA proverb in reference to people/things not in harmony with each other.Matched in translationhighshort
κ2438Κριοῦ διακονίαram's serviceFrom the proverb, a ram [repays] its upkeep; for it butts those who are raising [it].Matched in translationhighshort
ν75Ναῦς παλαιὰ πόντον οὐχὶ πλώσειan old ship won't sail the seaA proverb in reference to those who contribute nothing.Matched in translationhighshort
ε3196Ἐς πῦρ ξαίνειςyou are carding wool into the fire[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to impossible things.Matched in translationhighshort
λ521Λίθον ἕψειςyou are boiling a stone[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those attempting to achieve something impossible; as if [to say] you are trying impossible things.Matched in translationhighshort
χ64Χαμαίon the ground[Meaning] on the earth. And [there is] a proverb: 'to draw water on the ground', the equivalent of achieving nothing. Another instance is 'to wash a brick'. Used in reference to things that are …Matched in translationhighshort

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