More Italian Proverbs

Better a mouse in the pot than no flesh at all.... >>

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

He would share even his share of the sun.... >>

Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still... >>

High birth is a poor dish at table.... >>

Other Proverbs

Repentance costs very dear.... (French) >>

A thing too much seen is little prized.... (French) >>

Better be the head of a dog than the tail of a lion.... (French) >>

What the rake gathers, the fork scatters.... (Russian) >>

Desperate ills require desperate remedies.... (French) >>

For a wife and horse to your neighbour.

- Italian Proverb