More Italian Proverbs
Teeth placed before the tongue give good advice....
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She who is born a beauty is born betrothed....
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Who offends writes on sand; who is offended, on marble....
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Land was never lost for want of an heir....
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Let him make use of instinct who cannot make use of reason...
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Other Proverbs
Beware of a reconciled enemy....
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God help the rich man, let the poor man beg!...
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Elbow grease is the best polish....
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Despair doubles our strength....
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Keep counsel of thyself first....
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When the sun is highest it casts the least shadow.
- Italian Proverb