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235 entries for proverbs

α4252Ἀστραπήlightning… together or broken by a wind. And [there is] a proverb: "lightning out of a little vat"; in reference to to nothingness. Inasmuch as flashings in no way are able [to come] out of …Matched in translationhighshort
α3754ἈρβέλαιArbelai, Arbele… live there seemed to be easily deceived. And [hence] a proverb: "What will you not become when you go to Arbelai?"Matched in translationhighshort
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
α1574Ἄμηshovel… which we call a pyrame, incorrectly. And [there is] a proverb: "they were asking for shovels, but the others were refusing them bowls." In reference to those who demand some things and insist on …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
α1392Ἀλώπηξ τὸν βοῦν ἐλαύνειa fox drives the oxThe proverb is applied to things which do not happen in accordance with reason. "When associating with a fox, expect foxiness."Matched in translationhighshort
α4098Ἀρχὴν ἰᾶσθαι πολὺ λώϊον ἠὲ τελευτήνfar better to heal a beginning than an endThe proverb shows that it is preferable to prevent suffering and anything else terrible as it is beginning rather than when it has fully developed and reached its conclusion.Matched in translationhighshort
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
α726Ἀθηνᾷ τὸν αἴλουρον(to compare) the cat to AthenaThe proverb is applied to those badly equating major things with minor on account of a small similarity; as if someone were to compare the cat to Athena because of the greyness [sc. of …Matched in translationhighshort
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
α4223Ἀσταφίςraisin… dried grape-bunch, and the sweet-smelling frankincense." And [there is] a proverb: "an old man's head [is] a raisin."Matched in translationhighshort
α597ἈζησίαAzesia… maiden [Persephone], whereas Amaia [is] Demeter. And [there is] a proverb: Amaia looked for Azesia. In reference to those taking a long time in searches.Matched in translationhighshort
α2907Ἅπαξ ἐλάλησεν ὁ θεόςonce did God speak… but to what will absolutely exist. And [there is] a proverb: "once red, and not a tenth time pale." In reference to those lending money.Matched in translationhighshort
α1384Ἁλώνητονsalt-bought… purchased by salt. Equivalent to barbarous. Also [there is] a proverb: 'a salt-bought slave'. In reference to those worthy of no account; inasmuch as merchants conveying salt inland used to take servants in exchange …Matched in translationhighshort
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
α2477Ἀνίπτοις ποσίνwith unwashed feet… unready [feet], and without any preparation. And [there is] a proverb: 'climbing up the roof with unwashed feet', in reference to those coming ignorantly to some deeds and transactions. And Homer [writes]: "feet-unwashed, ground-sleepers."Matched in translationhighshort
α2886Ἁπαλώτερος τρύχνουmore tender than trychnon… plants and fruits.) Despite having every appearance of being a proverb, no such phrase occurs in the paroemiographers.Matched in noteshighshort
α1843ἈνάγυροςAnagyros, Anagyrous, Anagyrus… a flower, which smells when crushed. And [there is] a proverb from it, "You are moving the anagyros", in reference to those who bring evils on themselves. Anagyros is an evil-averting and foul-smelling plant. …Matched in translationhighshort
α3230Ἀπληστίαinsatiable desire[Meaning] gluttony. And [there is] a proverb: "Insatiable Jar", the one in Hades, the perforated one. In reference to those who eat a lot; from the myth of the Danaids, inasmuch as they used …Matched in translationhighshort
α2287Ἀνεπαρίασανthey broke treaties like the Parians… single word in the Greek. A fuller version of this proverb (Zenobius 2.21 and other paroemiographers) occurs in Stephanus of Byzantium, s.v. Paros, quoting Ephorus (FGrH 70 F63). The episode in question is the …Matched in noteshighshort
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
α4306Ἀτταγᾶς νουμηνίῳa partridge (joins) a woodcockA proverb applied to... [gloss incomplete].Matched in translationhighshort
α2596Ἄνω ποταμῶν χωροῦσι πηγαίstreams are flowing up riversA proverb in reference to those acting or speaking in a contradictory manner, such as if the male prostitute were to claim that the temperate man was a male prostitute. For rivers flow down …Matched in translationhighshort
α3388Ἀπὸ λεπτοῦ μίτου τὸ ζῆν ἠρτῆσθαιlife has hung by a fragile thread… say that life has hung by a fragile thread." The proverb [is applied] to those who are in the utmost danger.Matched in translationhighshort
α517Ἀδώνιδος κῆποιAdonis' gardens… they used to sow in earthenware pots. They apply the proverb to the superficial and shallow. Adonis' gardens: in reference to things that are untimely and transitory and have not taken root.Matched in translationhighshort
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
α796Ἄκανθαprickle, thorn, spike… his spike and cuts through them". And [there is] a proverb in reference to the dumb and unrefined: "a prickly cicada".Matched in translationhighshort
α2861Ἄπαγεstop! arrest!… [a)pagwgh/]. So Demosthenes [sc. mentions this]. And [there is] a proverb: "stop a stranger in a storm"; in reference to troublesome people/things.Matched in translationhighshort
α1486Ἅμαξα τὸν βοῦν ἕλκειa wagon is dragging the oxVery similar entry in Photius (glossed as 'a proverb'); cf. Diogenianus 3.30. A Greek version of "putting the cart before the horse" or "the tail is wagging the dog." Tosi (cited under alpha 378) …Matched in noteshighshort
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