Proverbs and old sayings Greek, page 11

242 proverbs and old sayings greek

Greeks only agree with each other about going to the toilet.

Proverbs and old sayings Greek

He who eats and drinks with the rich leaves the table hungry.

Proverbs and old sayings Greek about wealth

Those who fight with silver spears are sure of their victory.

Proverbs and old sayings Greek about victory, fight

Eat and drink with your relatives; do business with strangers.

Proverbs and old sayings Greek about affair, drinking

The old age of an eagle is better than the youth of a sparrow.

Proverbs and old sayings Greek about olderness, youth, age, old

Whatever kind of word thou speakest, the like shalt thou bear.

Proverbs and old sayings Greek about word

The grumbling mother-in-law forgets that she once was a bride.

Proverbs and old sayings Greek about law, mother

Kindheartedness and honesty can be expected only from the poor.

Proverbs and old sayings Greek about honesty

When the fox cannot reach the grapes he says they are not ripe.

Proverbs and old sayings Greek

A real scoundrel turned up and they took off their hats to him.

Proverbs and old sayings Greek about real estate

If deeds are wanting, all words appear mere vanity and emptiness.

Proverbs and old sayings Greek about proudness, vanity, deeds

It is better in times of need to have a friend rather than money.

Proverbs and old sayings Greek about need, money

Empty barrels and insignificant people always make the most noise.

Proverbs and old sayings Greek about people

Who wouldn't lick his fingers when they have been dipped in honey?

Proverbs and old sayings Greek

When the gods are angry with a man, they give him what he asks for.

Proverbs and old sayings Greek about man

A lucky person is someone who plants pebbles and harvests potatoes.

Proverbs and old sayings Greek about people

To deceive a diplomat speak the truth, he has no experience with it.

Proverbs and old sayings Greek about experience, truth

In baiting a mousetrap with cheese, always leave room for the mouse.

Proverbs and old sayings Greek

The more the mother-in-law drinks the more friendly is her greeting.

Proverbs and old sayings Greek about law, mother

To have five drachmas in the hand is better than ten drachmas on paper.

Proverbs and old sayings Greek