The Italians are wise before the act, the Germans in the act, the French after the act.
More Italian Proverbs:
One lie makes many.Italian
He who knows little quickly tells it.
Italian
A fool finds pleasure in evil conduct, but a man of understanding delights in wisdom.
Italian
Look with suspicion on the flight of an enemy.
Italian
The anvil lasts longer than the hammer.
Italian
An ounce of discretion is better than a pound of knowledge.
Italian