2053 Italian Proverbs / Page 12
221. All the sheep are not for the wolf.
222. All things are difficult before they are easy.
223. All water runs to the sea.
224. All's well that ends well.
225. Although the sun shines, leave not your cloak at home.
226. Among men of honour a word is a bond.
227. Among thorns grow roses.
228. An ambassador beareth no blame.
229. An ass's tail will not make a sieve.
230. An ass's trot does not last long.
231. An eagle will not catch flies.
232. An empty sack will not stand upright.
233. An idle man is the devil's bolster.
234. An old dog does not bark for nothing.
235. An old dog does not grow used to the collar.
236. An old dog will learn no tricks.
237. An old flag is an honour to its captain.
238. An old horse for a young soldier.
239. An old ox makes a straight furrow.
240. An old poacher makes the best gamekeeper.