A favor to come is better than a hundred received.
More Italian Proverbs:
When the lion's skin falls short, piece it out with that of the fox.Italian
The smoke of my own house is better than another man's fire.
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It is the blood of the soldier that makes the general great.
Italian
A blind man is not judge of colours.
Italian
One good word quenches more heat than a bucket of water.
Italian
It is the first shower that wets.
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