More Italian Proverbs

Between saying and doing many a pair of shoes is worn out.... >>

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

For a wife and horse to your neighbour.... >>

A favour to come is better than a hundred received.... >>

In prosperity no altars smoke.... >>

Other Proverbs

One may go a long way after one is tired.... (French) >>

Between brothers, two witnesses and a notary.... (Spanish) >>

Cleanliness is next to godliness.... (Spanish) >>

Better be the head of a rat than the tail of a lion.... (Spanish) >>

Between two sharpers, the sharpest.... (Spanish) >>

Give neither counsel nor salt till you are asked for it.

- Italian Proverb