Zenobius 3.38
You tie a dolphin by the tail
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English
Proverb
You tie a dolphin by the tail
Explanation
of the impossible, because the creature is so quick. Against those who cannot guard or hold what is given to them.
Greek
Proverb
Δελφῖνα πρὸς τοὐραῖον δεῖς
Explanation
ἐπὶ τοῦ ἀδυνάτου διὰ τὸ εὐκίνητον εἶναι. Πρὸς τοὺς οὐ δυναμένους τηρεῖν τὰ διδόμενα ἢ ἔχειν.
urn:cts:greekLit:tlg0098.tlg001.1st1K-grc1:3.38