Quotes from Italian proverb

He who lets the goat be laid on his shoulders is soon after forced to carry the cow.

Proverbs bear age and he who should do well may view himself in them as in a looking-glass.

A wise man cares not for that which he cannot have.

After the game, the king and pawn go into the same box.

After the game, the king and the pawn go into the same box.

Bed is the poor man's opera.

Better no law than laws not enforced.

By asking for the impossible we obtain the possible.

By asking for the impossible, obtain the best possible.

By learning to obey, you will know how to command.

Everyone loves justice in the affairs of another.

He that jokes confesses.

He who begins many things finishes but few.

He who knows little quickly tells it.

He who knows nothing doubts nothing.

Let every fox take care of his own tail.

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

Speak of the devil and he appears.

Those who sleep with dogs will rise with fleas.

To a quick question, give a slow answer.

Years and sins are always more than owned.

Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.

The best way to get praise is to die.

Lent, which seems so long, is short at other men's tables.