More Italian Proverbs

Trifles makes perfection, but perfection is no trifle.... >>

Since we cannot get what we like, let us like what we can get... >>

Those who have fine clothes in their chests can wear rags.... >>

Teeth placed before the tongue give good advice.... >>

Who offends writes on sand; who is offended, on marble.... >>

Other Proverbs

Raw cucumber makes the churchyards prosperous.... (English) >>

Like a cat on hot bricks.... (English) >>

Fancy passes beauty.... (English) >>

Possession is the grave of pleasure.... (French) >>

There is one who kisses, and the other who offers a cheek.... (French) >>

What does not poison fattens.

- Italian Proverb