692 Proverbs about Want / Page 32
621. Who seeks that which he must not, finds that which he wants not.
622. If you don't want anyone to take your place, don't ever show that you're frightened.
623. If you want to know if someone has money, observe his beard and his boots.
624. Don't have the appetite of Miss Julia who, when she had meat, wanted chick peas.
625. If you want a beautiful woman, hurry to Syracuse: if you want her ugly, run to Terranova, go to Rosolini if you want her lazy and to Spaccaforno if you're looking for one to try.
626. Who doesn't want a fire, should remove the wood.
627. Everyone wants to go to heaven; the desire is there but the fortitude is not.
628. The grill said to the frying pan: I want big fishes not minnows.
629. You want a grumpy dog and a lively horse.
630. If you want to experience the pains of hell, spend winter in Messina and summer in Palermo.
631. If you want to die quickly, wash your head and go to sleep.
632. Whoever wants a good must should hoe the vineyard in August.
633. Who doesn't want to stay with friends, is either a cop, a cuckold, or a spy.
634. If you want a faithful dog start rearing him when he is young.
635. If you don't want to attract attention, don't start something new.
636. If you want to have a happy life, stay far away from your relatives.
637. Strive to be that which you want to appear to be.
638. Who wants to eat snails, will have to get his feet wet.
639. If you want a celebration provide the means.
640. Do you want to know the best play? Do good and speak little.
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