He devil is not so ugly as he is painted.
More Italian Proverbs:
Bad is the sack that will not bear patching.Italian
He that is afraid of the devil does not grow rich.
Italian
The gardener's dog does not eat lettuce and will not let others eat it.
Italian
He is very blind who cannot see the sun.
Italian
Any excuse is good if it hold good.
Italian
The virtue of silence is a great piece of knowledge.
Italian