Italian Proverb

"Bed is the poor man's opera. "

"Between saying and doing, many a pair of shoes is worn out. "

"By asking for the impossible, obtain the best possible. "

"He who is not impatient is not in love. "

"He who knows little quickly tells it. "

"He who knows nothing doubts nothing. "

"If you scatter thorns, don't go barefoot. "

"It is a good answer that knows when to stop. "

"It is not enough to aim you must hit. "

"Let every fox take care of his own tail. "

"Love rules without rules. "

"Never let people see the bottom of your purse or of your mind. "

"Once the game is over, the king and the pawn go back in the same box. "

"Speak of the devil and he appears. "

"The best armor is to keep out of range. "

"Those who sleep with dogs will rise with fleas. "

"To a quick question, give a slow answer. "

"Who depends on another man's table often dines late. "

"Years and sins are always more than owned. "