More Italian Proverbs

He who wants a great deal must not ask for little.... >>

Choose neither a woman nor linen by candlelight.... >>

A cat pent up becomes a lion.... >>

One may have good eyes and yet see nothing.... >>

Everyone loves justice in the affairs of another.... >>

Other Proverbs

Fancy surpasses beauty.... (Spanish) >>

He that would eat the kernel must crack the nut.... (French) >>

Punctuality is the sole of business.... (French) >>

When spiders unite they can tie down a lion... (Swiss) >>

One can't hinder the wind from blowing.... (French) >>

To a covered ill an open razor.

- Italian Proverb