Greece

The donkey called the rooster big headed.

Eipe o gaidaros ton petino kefala.

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Cultural Note

A classic bit of Greek deadpan, poking fun at someone who criticises a flaw in others that they clearly share themselves. The image of a donkey lecturing a rooster about its head has kept this one alive for generations.

English equivalent:

The pot calling the kettle black.

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