Unbending the bow does not heal the wound.
More Italian Proverbs:
He who would enjoy the feast should fast on the eve.Italian
Eat and drink with your relatives, but do business with strangers.
Italian
Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.
Italian
He who meddles in others people's affairs will be left with two of three parts.
Italian
The man who loves is easy of belief.
Italian
Every vine must have its stake.
Italian