2053 Italian Proverbs / Page 3
41. A farthing saved is twice earned.
42. A fat kitchen is next door to poverty.
43. A fat kitchen, a lean testament.
44. A favor to come is better than a hundred received.
45. A fine shot never killed a bird.
46. A fool can ask more questions than seven wise men can answer.
47. A fool carveth a piece of his heart to every one that sits near him.
48. A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions.
49. A fool finds pleasure in evil conduct, but a man of understanding delights in wisdom.
50. A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.
51. A fool throws a stone into a well, and it requires a hundred wise men to get it out again.
52. A fool's spark glows in all men.
53. A fools knows his own business better than a wise man knows that of others.
54. A forced kindness deserves no thanks.
55. A friend is not known till he is lost.
56. A friend, and look to thyself.
57. A full sack pricks up its ear.
58. A gift delayed, and long expected, is not given, but sold dear.
59. A gift long expected is sold, not given.
60. A gift long waited for is sold, not given.