Lay it on thick and some of it will stick.
More Italian Proverbs:
He is not free who drags his chain after him.Italian
The friendship of the great is fraternity with lions.
Italian
Ill luck comes by pounds and goes away by ounces.
Italian
He is a fool who boasts of four things: that he has good wine, a good horse, a handsome wife, and plenty of money.
Italian
Even old foxes are caught in the snare.
Italian
He who would rest must work.
Italian