A gift long waited for is sold, not given.
More Italian Proverbs:
Lasses and glasses are always in danger.Italian
He is a fool who loses the flight for the leap.
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He that stands may fall.
Italian
One should learn to sail in all winds.
Italian
The white coat does not make the miller.
Italian
Friendships are cheap when they can be brought by doffing the hat.
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