More Italian Proverbs

Land was never lost for want of an heir.... >>

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

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

He that marries a widow with four children marries four thieves.... >>

He who doesn't risk never gets to drink champagne... >>

Other Proverbs

Feather by feather the goose can be plucked.... (French) >>

An iron rod bends while it is hot.... (Greek) >>

You have broken my head and now you bring plaister.... (Spanish) >>

Since you have scolding me, I have counted a hundred and twe... (Spanish) >>

Every fool is pleased with his bauble.... (Spanish) >>

The afternoon knows what the morning never suspected

- Italian Proverb