Muddy water won’t do for a mirror.
More Italian Proverbs:
From still water God keep me; from running water I will keep myself.Italian
Many scruple to spit in church, and afterwards defile the altar.
Italian
Every time the sheep bleats it loseth a mouthful.
Italian
He is in no place who is everywhere.
Italian
The cock is bold on his own dunghill.
Italian
When it thunders, the thief becomes honest.
Italian