To have “Heard say” is half a lie.
More Italian Proverbs:
To go safely through the world you must have the eye of a falcon, the ear of an ass, the face of an ape, the mouth of a pig, the shoulders of a camel, and the legs of a deer.Italian
Dog won't eat dog.
Italian
Every day is not a holiday.
Italian
He is miserable once, who feels it; but twice, who fear it before it comes.
Italian
Does your neighbour love you? Lend him a sequin.
Italian
It is not enough to know how to steal, one must know also how to conceal.
Italian