Italian Proverbs

“All’s well that ends well.”

“A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle.”

“A closed mouth catches no flies.”

“A fool finds pleasure in evil conduct, but a man of understanding delights in wisdom.”

“A forced kindness deserves no thanks.”

“‘They say so’, is half a lie.”

“A happy heart is better than a full purse.”

“A friend is not known till he is lost.”

“A blind man is not judge of colours.”

“A gold key opens every door.”

“A crown is no cure for the headache.”

“A golden cage does not feed the bird.”

“”Yes” and “no” govern the world.”

“All are brave when the enemy flies.”

“A fool throws a stone into a well, and it requires a hundred wise men to get it out again.”

“Among men of honour a word is a bond.”

“A burden that one chooses is not felt.”

“Better to ask than go astray.”

“A golden bit makes none the better horse.”

“Different times different manners.”

“Every rose has its thorn.”

“A gift with a kind countenance is a double present.”

“Do good, and care not to whom.”

“A dead man does not make war.”

“Every day has its night.”

“A fool can ask more questions than seven wise men can answer.”

“A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions.”

“Every promise is a debt.”

“A favor to come is better than a hundred received.”

“Friends in need are friends indeed.”

“A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.”

“Everybody’s friend, nobody’s friend.”

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