Many a one threatens and yet is afraid.
More Italian Proverbs:
Feather by feather the goose is plucked.Italian
Better an egg today than a hen tomorrow.
Italian
The sun loses nothing by shining into a puddle.
Italian
Kin or no kin, woe to him who has nothing.
Italian
To have "Heard say" is half a lie.
Italian
Skill or fortune will efface the spots.
Italian