The wolf is always left out of the reckoning.
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He's a friend at sneezing-time--the most that can be got from him is a "God bless you."Italian
"Yes" and "no" govern the world.
Italian
Many stop their noses at ambergris.
Italian
Every one goes with his own sack to the mill.
Italian
He who touches pitch defiles himself.
Italian
The wolf bemoans the sheep, and then eats it.
Italian