"τώρα στα γεράματα, μάθε γέρο γράμματα" meaning in Greek

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Proverb

IPA: /ˈtoɾa sta ʝeˈɾamata ˈmaθe ˈʝeɾo ˈɣɾamata/ Forms: tóra sta gerámata [romanization], máthe géro grámmata [romanization], Now in old age [literally]
Head templates: {{head|el|proverb}} τώρα στα γεράματα, μάθε γέρο γράμματα • (tóra sta gerámata, máthe géro grámmata)
  1. you can't teach an old dog new tricks, old habits die hard (it is impossible to change people's habits, traits or mindset)
    Sense id: en-τώρα_στα_γεράματα,_μάθε_γέρο_γράμματα-el-proverb-10PnYbs7 Categories (other): Greek entries with incorrect language header, Greek proverbs

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