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used to imply that while two people or groups are too busy competing or fighting with each other, a third person or group can take advantage of the situation and benefit from it

ενώ δύο σκυλιά παλεύουν για το κόκαλο, ένα τρίτο τρέχει μακριά με αυτό

used to imply that it is unwise to use drastic or extreme measures to solve a small problem, as it may cause greater harm than good

used to suggest that efforts made in plain sight or without strategy are often futile and ineffective

used to imply that having only one option or plan can be risky and leave a person vulnerable to danger or failure, emphasizing the importance of being resourceful and adaptable

το ποντίκι που έχει μόνο μία τρύπα λαμβάνεται γρήγορα

used to suggest that trying to do too many things at once can lead to a lack of focus and a decrease in overall effectiveness

used to highlight the power of words to cause harm or destruction, encouraging individuals to use them thoughtfully and with care for their impact on others

η γλώσσα έχει μήκος μόνο τρεις ίντσες, αλλά μπορεί να σκοτώσει έναν άνδρα έξι πόδια ψηλό

used to suggest that words have the power to hurt or harm others, and that care should be taken to use them wisely and with consideration for their impact

η γλώσσα δεν είναι από ατσάλι, αλλά κόβει

used to warn that while humor may not create enemies, it can often offend or hurt friends and cause them to distance themselves

ένα αστείο δεν κερδίζει ποτέ έναν εχθρό, αλλά συχνά χάνει έναν φίλο

used to emphasize the importance of valuing competence over social status, as having a high status without the necessary skills can lead to arrogance, incompetence, and ultimately failure

η ευγένεια χωρίς ικανότητα είναι χειρότερη από την απλή επαιτεία

used to advise against harming one's own environment, community, or relationships, as it will ultimately lead to negative consequences for oneself.

used to warn against overusing a particular approach or strategy, as doing so can lead to diminishing returns or even failure

η στάμνα θα πηγαίνει στο πηγάδι μια φορά πολύ συχνά

used to imply that being overly cautious or passive prevents one from taking action and achieving desired results

μια γάτα με γάντια δεν πιάνει ποντίκια