Italian Proverbs
Sayings of Italian origin Every door may be shut but death's door. He who laughs too much, is hiding his grief. The road to hell is paved with good intentions. Old thanks cannot be used for new gifts. One who speaks fair words feeds you with an empty spoon. What does not poison, fattens. He who sups with the devil must use a long spoon. Years and sins are always more than admitted. When the danger has passed, the saints are soon forgotten. A donkey cannot trot for long. Too much prosperity makes most men fools. God save me from a bad neighbor and a beginner on the fiddle. He who does as he likes has no headache. Who suffers from love, feels no pain. Big mouthfuls often choke. Better an egg today than a hen tomorrow. Bed is the poor man's opera. Does your neighbor bore you? Lend him some money. No good lawyer ever goes to court himself. Old habits die hard. What pay, such work. Hasty climbers have sudden falls. Old saints don't get incense anymore. ...