2053 Italian Proverbs / Page 8
141. A proud pauper and a rich miser are contemptible beings.
142. A ragged coat finds little credit.
143. A ragged sack holds no grain, a poor man is not taken into counsel.
144. A rainy morn oft brings a pleasant day.
145. A rakish bachelor makes a jealous husband.
146. A rotting fish begins to stink at the head.
147. A runaway horse punishes himself.
148. A sack was never so full but that it would hold another grain.
149. A saddle fits more backs than one.
150. A sailor must have his eye trained to the rocks and sands as well as the north star.
151. A scalded dog thinks cold water hot.
152. A scorpion never stung me but I cured myself with its grease.
153. A secret imparted is no longer a secret.
154. A sheep's bite is never more than skip deep.
155. A short tail won't keep off flies.
156. A shut mouth catches no flies.
157. A sin concealed is half forgiven.
158. A sin confessed is half forgiven.
159. A slothful man never has time.
160. A small woman always seems newly married.