Proverbs and old sayings, page 1898

43574 proverbs and old sayings

Having vision as sharp as a kite and hearing as keen as a rabbit.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian about vision

As long as you're moving about you can always regain good health.

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

Salt comes from the sea and every bad thing comes from the woman.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian about things, woman, bad luck, bad

When April is rainy, and May is windy, the year will be fruitful.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian

The eye of the Syracusan makes the snakes come out of their pits.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian

Dry your feet and warm your head, and don't worry about the rest.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian about worry, rest, heads

The mature fruit is cooked in August and dished out in September.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian

Don't join in the celebration or holiday if you feel disgruntled.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian about holidays, contentment

Never trust your friend with a secret unless he is mute or a dog.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian about secret

A bird shows its worth with its song, an intellect by its speech.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian

Grief for a husband is like a pain in the elbow, sharp and short.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian about sadness, pain, husband

A woman is like a cat: the more you pet her the better she feels.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian about pets, woman, contentment

Whoever buys useless things will soon be selling his necessities.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian about things

An overbearing wife and a shouting husband will never be in peace.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian about husband, peace, wife

If you put seeds where there are rushes you won't gather toasties.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian about contentment

Men are not weighed by hundredweight, but by the ounce, like gold.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian about man

Better to be born a limpet in the sea, than a load bearing donkey.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian

At Caltagirone a hairy conscience and a crown with fifteen places.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian about conscience

If you see a Greek and a wolf, avoid the wolf and shoot the Greek.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian about contentment

Once you've used enough seasoning; using more will spoil the dish.

Proverbs and old sayings Sicilian about contentment