1234 Sicilian Proverbs / Page 4
61. A son who is a priest is the wealth of a house.
62. A spirited horse, a compliant; an aggressive man, a compliant horse.
63. A stitch in time saves nine.
64. A stone that gathers no moss will be washed away by the river.
65. A strong fire is easily put out.
66. A tree that doesn't flower in April, won't flower at all.
67. A trusted friend is a priceless treasure.
68. A useless watch dog barks but stays far away.
69. A vain woman is not worth a nickel.
70. A wealthy man is a pensive man.
71. A wealthy man is a wise man: a poor man knows nothing.
72. A wife and a nag, choose them from your neighborhood.
73. A woman and the wind change every moment.
74. A woman in her thirties, throw her in the sea.
75. A woman is like a cat: the more you pet her the better she feels.
76. A woman of thirty is not tempted by the devil.
77. A woman who counsels you either puts you in a skirt or a bridle.
78. A woman who dresses up and puts on makeup is either in love or a clean whore.
79. A woman who hugs and squeezes you has deceived you or is seeking to deceive you.
80. A woman who is young and beautiful is never poor.