Better have one bee than a host of flies.
More Italian Proverbs:
He who does as he likes has no headache.Italian
The best always goes first.
Italian
The man who lives only by hope will die with despair.
Italian
Leave no nail unclenched.
Italian
If the young knew and the old could, there is nothing that couldn't be done.
Italian
One's own spurs and another's horse make the miles short.
Italian