Snapping curs never want sore ears.
More Italian Proverbs:
The light is painful to sore eyes.Italian
Rather an ass that carries than a horse that throws.
Italian
A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions.
Italian
Does your neighbour love you? Lend him a sequin.
Italian
All ships leak: some amidships, some in the bows, some in the hold.
Italian
The poor is hated by his neighbour, but the rich hath many friends.
Italian