More Italian Proverbs

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

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

Silence was never written down.... >>

He who knows nothing doubts nothing... >>

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

Other Proverbs

Words are but sands; 'tis money buys lands.... (French) >>

A pig bought on credit is forever grunting.... (Spanish) >>

Like Banbury tinkers that in mending one hole make three.... (Spanish) >>

Desire beautifies what is ugly.... (Spanish) >>

A buffeting threatened is never well given.... (Spanish) >>

He who begins many things finishes but few.

- Italian Proverb