More Italian Proverbs

At a dangerous passage, yield to precedence.... >>

He who puts up with insult invites injury... >>

Better a mouse in the pot than no flesh at all.... >>

It is the great north wind that made the Vikings... >>

A runaway monk never praises his monastery.... >>

Other Proverbs

Who ties well, unties well.... (Spanish) >>

If you would be pope, you must think of nothing else.... (Spanish) >>

Soon enough if well enough.... (French) >>

Thrive by honesty or remain poor.... (French) >>

One often has need of a lesser than oneself.... (French) >>

A favour to come is better than a hundred received.

- Italian Proverb