More Italian Proverbs

When ill luck falls asleep, let none wake her.... >>

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

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

Be thine enemy an ant, see in him an elephant.... >>

The comforter's head never aches.... >>

Other Proverbs

No fishing like fishing in the sea.... (French) >>

It is easier to abstain than to restrain.... (French) >>

Don't show your teeth if you can't bite.... (French) >>

Hot sup, hot swallow.... (French) >>

Dreams are lies.... (French) >>

I'm buying a horse and taking a wife, shut your eyes and commend yourself to God.

- Italian Proverb