253 Greek Proverbs / Page 6
101.
If advice will not improve him, neither will the rod.102.
If all men were just, there would be no need of valour.103.
If all the bees made honey, there would be enough for even gypsies to eat.104.
If deeds are wanting, all words appear mere vanity and emptiness.105.
If it were not for hope, the heart would break.106.
If you cannot catch a fish, do not blame the sea.107.
If you steal something small you are a petty thief, but if you steal millions you are a gentleman of society.108.
If you wish to be good, first believe that you are bad.109.
Ignorance of one's misfortunes is clear gain.110.
Ignorance of the law is no excuse for breaking it.111.
Ill beef ne'er made gude broo.112.
Ill-timed laughter is a dangerous evil.113.
In baiting a mousetrap with cheese, always leave room for the mouse.114.
In business you need two Jews for one Greek, two Greeks for one Syrian and two Syrians for one Armenian.115.
In hospitality, the chief thing is the good will.116.
In the young, silence is better than speech.117.
In times of difficulty, friendship is on trial.118.
It is better in times of need to have a friend rather than money.119.
It is better to be envied than pitied.120.
It is easier to talk than to hold one's tongue.