Zenobius 3.54
If you can't drive an ox, drive an ass
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English
Proverb
If you can't drive an ox, drive an ass
Explanation
of those instructing one to do what lies within his power.
Greek
Proverb
Εἰ μὴ δύναιο βοῦν, ἔλαυν’ ὄνον
Explanation
ἐπὶ τῶν ὃ κατὰ δύναμιν ἔχουσι πράττειν παρεγγυωμένων.
urn:cts:greekLit:tlg0098.tlg001.1st1K-grc1:3.54