It is the blood of the soldier that makes the general great.
More Italian Proverbs:
Better have one bee than a host of flies.Italian
The liar is not believed when he speaks the truth.
Italian
Crimes may be secret, yet not secure.
Italian
Who does not wish to be like the wolf let him not wear its skin.
Italian
Anger can be an expensive luxury.
Italian
Sell not the bear's skin before you have caught him.
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