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used to imply that the burden of high expectations placed on the children of successful or accomplished individuals can be damaging and lead to rebellion or negative behavior

used to imply that those who work in a certain profession may be difficult clients or recipients of services related to that profession due to their preconceived notions and knowledge of the field

οι γιατροί κάνουν τους χειρότερους ασθενείς

used to imply that in any situation or experience, there are both positive and negative aspects that coexist

κάθε φως έχει τη σκιά του

used to emphasize that every positive or desirable thing is accompanied by its contrasting or negative counterpart

κάθε λευκό έχει το μαύρο του και κάθε γλυκό το ξινό του

used to suggest that two seemingly opposite or extreme things or people can actually have some common ground or similarity, despite their apparent differences

τα άκρα συναντώνται

used to imply that it is possible for something that is very serious or profound to quickly and easily become something trivial or absurd, often with little warning or explanation

από το υπέροχο στο γελοίο είναι μόνο ένα βήμα

used for saying that something may appear pleasant or desirable on the surface, but it can have negative or harmful consequences as well

used to imply the idea that love is often associated with strong emotions and impulsive behavior, which can cloud a person's judgment and lead them to behave foolishly or make unwise decisions

δεν μπορεί κανείς να αγαπά και να είναι σοφός

used to suggest that people are often drawn to those who are different from themselves in terms of personality, interests, or other characteristics

τα αντίθετα συχνά τείνουν να ελκύουν

used to imply that even if one's intentions are good, one's actions may still lead to negative consequences, and that one must be mindful of the impact of one's actions on others

ο δρόμος προς την κόλαση είναι στρωμένος με καλές προθέσεις

used to imply that professionals or experts in a particular field may neglect to use their skills or services for their own benefit or that of their family members

ο γιος του τσαγκάρη πηγαίνει πάντα ξυπόλητος

used to suggest that even though a person may have the desire or intention to do something, their physical weakness or limitations may prevent them from actually carrying it out

το πνεύμα είναι πρόθυμο, αλλά η σάρκα είναι αδύναμη

used to suggest that even the happiest experiences in life come with some negative aspects or challenges

δεν υπάρχει χαρά χωρίς κράμα

used to describe the behavior of young people, who may be impulsive and reckless in their youth but become more responsible and sensible as they get older

τα απρόβλεπτα γατάκια κάνουν νηφάλια γάτες

used to suggest that wherever there is progress or success, there will always be those who seek to exploit or corrupt it

όπου ο Θεός χτίζει εκκλησία, ο διάβολος θα χτίσει ένα παρεκκλήσι

used to warn against being misled by tempting but ultimately harmful or unnecessary things, emphasizing that God provides what we need while the devil tempts us with what we want

Ο Θεός στέλνει κρέας και ο διάβολος μάγειρες

used to imply that while certain things can be beneficial when used properly, they can become harmful or dangerous if they are not controlled or managed effectively

Η φωτιά είναι καλός υπηρέτης αλλά κακός αφέντης

used to suggest that being away from home can make a person more interested in news from their home and family, as they are no longer directly involved in the daily events

πήγαινε στο εξωτερικό και θα ακούσεις νέα για το σπίτι

used to imply that resources and opportunities are finite, and that one person's loss can create an opportunity for someone else to succeed

η απώλεια ενός ανθρώπου είναι κέρδος ενός άλλου

used to suggest that professionals or experts in a particular field may neglect to apply their skills or services to their own lives or those of their immediate family

η γυναίκα του τσαγκάρη είναι ο χειρότερος παπουτσής

used to suggest that people often desire the rewards or benefits of a particular goal but are not willing to take the necessary steps or make the necessary sacrifices to achieve it

όλοι θέλουν να πάνε στον παράδεισο, αλλά κανείς δεν θέλει να πεθάνει

used to suggest that the vulnerabilities of one's opponent can provide an opportunity for one's own strength or power to be demonstrated

η αδυναμία του εχθρού κάνει τη δύναμή μας

used to imply that every good thing in life has its own negative aspects or challenges

καθε ΤΡΙΑΝΤΑΦΥΛΛΟ εχει και το ΑΓΚΑΘΙ του