Marriages are not as they are made, but as they turn out.
More Italian Proverbs:
He who lets the goat be laid on his shoulders is soon after forced to carry the cow.Italian
The worst pig gets the best pear.
Italian
When wine comes in, modesty leaves.
Italian
He who can wait obtains what he wishes.
Italian
If you scatter thorns, don't go barefoot.
Italian
One knife keeps another in its sheath.
Italian