Cut off the dog’s tail, he remains a dog.
More Italian Proverbs:
It is good to have friends everywhere.Italian
After the ship has sunk, everyone knows how she might have been saved.
Italian
With so many roosters crowing, the sun never comes up.
Italian
Any water will put out fire.
Italian
Not every word requires an answer.
Italian
Friendship should be unpicked, not rent.
Italian