A wise man does at first what a fool must do at last.
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A rotting fish begins to stink at the head.Italian
Foolish boys, wise men.
Italian
He who builds a house in the market-place, builds either too high or too low.
Italian
Of two cowards, the one who finds the other out first has the advantage.
Italian
"Yes" and "no" govern the world.
Italian
Get a name to rise early, and you may lie all day.
Italian