Greek Proverb Sayings

 Greek Proverb

Success is doing what you like and making a living at it.

He who suffers much will know much.

The sins we often regret are the sins we never commit.

If you wish to be good, first believe that you are bad.

He who thinks the worst usually is right.

In times of difficulty, friendship is on trial.

A truth spoken before its time is dangerous.

Observe your enemies, for they first find your faults.

It is easier to talk than to hold one's tongue.

He who respects his parents never dies.

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

Eyes that don't see each other, soon forget about each other.

Think not on what you lack as much as on what you have.

One witness one liar, more witnesses, all liars.

Everybody wants to be somebody; nobody wants to grow.

A miser and a liar bargain quickly.

Age brings experience, and a good mind wisdom.

Even from an enemy a man can learn wisdom.

The tongue has no bones, yet it breaks bones.

One word spoken in anger may spoil an entire life.

He who doesn't listen to his friends, makes his enemies happy.

Never give a sword to a fool or power to an unjust man.

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

An old enemy never becomes a friend.

Old age and poverty are wounds that can't be healed.

The worst deaf is the one who doesn't want to hear.

One minute of patience can mean ten years of peace.

A poor man who takes a rich wife has a ruler, not a wife.

Where many die, there is no fear of death.

Ask for advice but do what you think is best.

Listen to valuable statements even if they come from your enemy's mouth.