Vainglory blossoms but never bears.
More Italian Proverbs:
Three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead.Italian
He who praises himself befouls himself.
Italian
The workman is known by his work.
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He who has money to throw away, let him employ workmen, and not stand by.
Italian
It is truth that makes a many angry.
Italian
Give a dog an ill name, and you may as well hang him.
Italian