Proverbs and old sayings, page 1873

43574 proverbs and old sayings

In hard times priests are in great demand.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian

When there is poverty, loyalty is suspect.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian about poverty

The bushes grow in order to cover defects.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian about defects, order

Get a Christian doctor and a pagan lawyer.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian about christianity

No one ever boasted without paying dearly.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian

A skinny pig is better than a fat chicken.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian

The vineyard along the coast costs dearly.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian

All the armament of Sicily won't arm fear.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian about fear

Bad luck wears out even the stout-hearted.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian about bad luck, good luck, bad

A fortress is made of more than one stone.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian

Let God handle it, He's a venerable saint.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian about saints, god

Love is bitter, but it comforts the heart.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian about bitter, heart, love

The dog that's late is bringing the catch.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian about trap

Before an angry face keep your mouth shut.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian about face

A snowy year, means a good year for grain.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian about good, good luck

Choose an old doctor and a new pharmacist.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian about old, olderness

Fleeing is shameful but it preserves life.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian about life

Good manners and not beauty leads to love.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian about beauty, love, good, good luck

Don't make friends with monks and soldiers.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian

You're blessed if you're here on Leap year.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian about contentment