Greek Proverbs, Quotes, Quotations, and Sayings
77 Greek Proverbs
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“He who revealeth his secret maketh himself a slave.”
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“I send thee myrrh, not that thou mayest be by it perfumed, but it
perfumed by thee.”
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“If advice will not improve him, neither will the rod.”
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“If all men were just, there would be no need of valour.”
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“Ignorance of one's misfortunes is clear gain.”
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“Ignorance of the law is no excuse for breaking it.”
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“Ill beef ne'er made gude broo.”
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“Ill-timed laughter is a dangerous evil.”
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“In hospitality, the chief thing is the good will.”
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“It is easier to talk than to hold one's tongue.”
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“Keep no secrets of thyself from thyself.”
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“Kindness begets kindness.”
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“Learn to obey before you command.”
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“Learn to walk before you run.”
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“Live today, forget the past.”
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“Many a pupil has gained more wealth than his master.”
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“Many men know how to flatter, few men know how to praise.”
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“Many men, many minds.”
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“Men never moan over the opportunities lost to do good, only the
opportunities to be bad.”
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“Men prone to tears are good.”
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“No need to teach an eagle to fly.”
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“Observe your enemies, for they first find your faults.”
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“Old age and poverty are wounds that can't be healed.”
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“Old age and treachery will overcome youth and skill.”
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“Old men are twice children.”
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