Italian Proverbs, Quotes, Quotations, and Sayings

1,463 Italian Proverbs
“A drunk man's words are a sober man's thoughts.”
“A farthing saved is twice earned.”
“A fat kitchen is next door to poverty.”
“A fat kitchen, a lean testament.”
“A fine shot never killed a bird.”
“A fool can ask more questions than seven wise men can answer.”
“A fool carveth a piece of his heart to every one that sits near him.”
“A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions.”
“A fool finds pleasure in evil conduct, but a man of understanding delights in wisdom.”
“A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.”
“A fool throws a stone into a well, and it requires a hundred wise men to get it out again.”
“A fools knows his own business better than a wise man knows that of others.”
“A forced kindness deserves no thanks.”
“A friend is not known till he is lost.”
“A friend, and look to thyself.”
“A full sack pricks up its ear.”
“A gift delayed, and long expected, is not given, but sold dear.”
“A gift long expected is sold, not given.”
“A gift long waited for is sold, not given.”
“A gift with a kind countenance is a double present.”
“A gold key opens every door.”
“A gold ring does not cure a felon.”
“A good anvil does not fear the hammer.”
“A good appetite does not want sauce.”
“A good cavalier never lacks a lance.”