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λ668Λοκρῷ ξυνθήματαagreements with a Lokrian; agreements with a LocrianA proverb. It is applied to those being deceived.Matched in translationhighshort
μ403ΜέδιμνονbushelA measure of 48 choinikes. And [there is] a proverb: 'I am measuring out from my father's money by a bushel'; in reference to people expecting great and substantive benefit.Matched in translationhighshort
γ349ΓνωρίζωI interpret… now for you, I have experienced the [truth?] of the proverb, explaining your dream to you."Matched in translationhighshort
δ1096Δίκης ὀφθαλμόςeye of justice"[...] with the result that everyone acknowledged that, as the proverb says, 'there is an eye of justice', which mere mortals [must] never despise".Matched in translationhighshort
κ2691Κύνα δέρειν δεδαρμένηνto flay flayed skin… Pherekrates says. A licentious figure [relating] to the genitals. The proverb is [also] said of those suffering afresh what they have already suffered.Matched in translationhighshort
λ323Λευκὴ ἡμέραwhite day, brilliant day[Meaning] the good [kind]. From the proverb speaking "of the things for a quiver". For Phylarchus says that the Scythians, when they were about to lie down to sleep, brought their quiver, and if …Matched in translationhighmedium
αι114Αἰθέρα νήνεμον ἐρέσσειςyou are rowing the windless aether[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those who labor in vain.Matched in translationhighshort
ε3238Ἐς ὕδωρ γράφεινto write on water[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those labouring in vain.Matched in translationhighshort
κ1968Κολοιὸς ποτὶ κολοιὸν ἱζάνειjackdaw settles to jackdaw… creature likes its own kind and flocks together. [sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those who mix with those who are similar.Matched in translationhighshort
η231Ἥλιξ ἥλικα τέρπειage-mate delights age-mate… of men whom we know by hearsay refuted the old proverb in deed; for his age-mates' company did not give give him pleasure, young men did not please him though he was young, but …Matched in translationhighshort
κ1902Κοδάλου χοίνιξKodalos' choenixA proverb [used] in reference to to those using rather large measures.Matched in translationhighshort
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
α4438Αὐλητοῦ βίον ζῇςyou are living a piper's life[sc. A proverbial saying] in reference to those living from means not their own; insofar as pipers live for free by watching out for those who are sacrificing.Matched in translationhighshort
κ2550Κοινὰ τὰ τῶν φίλωνthe property of friends is common property… him as students to pool their property -- hence the proverb.Matched in translationhighshort
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
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
ι586Ἵππῳ γηράσκοντι τὰ μείονα κύκλον ἐπίβαλλεmake an ageing horse do the lesser circuit[sc. A proverb] in reference to those who because of age need some rest and respite.Matched in translationhighshort
κ1163Καὶ ἐν θεῶν ἀγορᾷeven in the gods' assemblyThe proverb is said in reference to those slandering to excess. For 'gods' assembly' is a location in Eleusis.Matched in translationhighshort
α1391Ἀλώπηξ οὐ δωροδοκεῖταιa fox does not take bribes[sc. A proverbial saying] in reference to those not easily won over by bribes. Cratinus in Laws [writes]: "each one of you is a fox who takes bribes"Matched in translationhighshort
δ1207Διὸς ΚόρινθοςZeus' [son] KorinthosA proverb applying to those who keep saying the same things, it was coined for the following reason: the Megarians, subject to the Corinthians, were oppressed with their orders and clearly vexed on this …Matched in translationhighmedium
κ2290Κῷος πρὸς ΧῖονCoös against Chios, Coan against Chian[sc. The proverbial phrase arises] for Chios meant inside, but Koös outside.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
α4043Ἄρτι μῦς πίττης γεύεταιfinally the mouse is tasting pitch[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those who come late on to a realization of where they are.Matched in translationhighshort
α2768ἈντρῶνεςAntronesA city in Thessaly. Also [sc. attested is a proverb] "Antronian donkey"; as very large ones occur in Antrones.Matched in translationhighshort
κ311Κανθάρου μελάντεροςblacker than a dung-beetleA proverb. Menander in Treasury [sc. uses it]. Also: 'wiser than a dung-beetle', in reference to villains and degenerates.Matched in translationhighshort
η291Ἦ μὲν κλέος ἠδὲ καὶ ἦσθαsuch was [your] renown and so were youA proverb in reference to those who are similar to the report about them.Matched in translationhighshort
ε3890Ἔφηβοςadolescent, ephebe… said of Apollonius and it had the force of a proverb. The law allows only the free to become ephebes. It was necessary for the ephebe to have his right hand wrapped up in …Matched in translationhighmedium
ει77Εἰκῇat random[Meaning] in vain/to no purpose. [There is] a proverb: 'don't at random to Abydos'. It leaves out 'sail' or 'journey'. It is said in reference to those taking risks.Matched in translationhighshort
χ101Χάρητος ὑποσχέσειςChares' promises… very eager when it came to his promises. Hence the proverb applies to those making promises glibly.Matched in translationhighshort
α898Ἀκλητίunbidden, uninvited, unsummoned[Meaning] without invitation. And [there is] a proverb: "friends party at friends' [houses] uninvited". Similar to this: "good men go to good men's feasts of their own volition".Matched in translationhighshort

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