Thick wine is better than clear water.
More Italian Proverbs:
Between two cowards, he has the advantage who first detects the other.Italian
Sell me dear, and measure me fair.
Italian
Where the hedge is low every one will cross it.
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Peel a fig for your friend, a peach for your enemy.
Italian
He ought not to complain of the sea who returns to it a second time.
Italian
Everything may be borne except good fortune.
Italian