Neither promise wax to the saint, nor cakes to the child.
More Greek Proverbs:
In baiting a mousetrap with cheese, always leave room for the mouse.Greek
Mountains are used to snow.
Greek
The liar and the thief rejoice in their first year only.
Greek
A wheel that turns gathers no rust.
Greek
Poor men's words have little weight.
Greek
Better the friend we can see than the money we cannot.
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