You can’t shake hands with a clenched fist.
More Greek Proverbs:
Truth lies at the bottom of a well.Greek
Sharing the figs can leave you with none at all.
Greek
You have to put a young girl onto an old man.
Greek
Either dance well or quit the ballroom.
Greek
Appear always what you are and a little less.
Greek
The more the mother-in-law drinks the more friendly is her greeting.
Greek