Zenobius 2.81
Another's ox looks mostly outward
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English
Proverb
Another's ox looks mostly outward
Explanation
of those neglected by strangers, who therefore look toward their own masters as caring for them.
Greek
Proverb
Βοῦς ἀλλότριος τὰ πολλὰ ἔξω βλέπει
Explanation
ἐπὶ τῶν ἀμελουμένων παρ’ ἀλλοτρίων, καὶ διὰ τοῦτο πρὸς τοὺς ἰδίους δεσπότας, ὡς ἐπιμελουμένους, ἀφορώντων.
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