Monks have both a capacious sleeve and a tight sleeve.
More Sicilian Proverbs:
The weaker the patient is, the sooner the sickness will end.Sicilian
The monk feasts and the convent pays.
Sicilian
Once broken, the pack-saddle will follow.
Sicilian
Cure catarrh with wine.
Sicilian
Scarcity sets the price.
Sicilian
Don't leave the small quantity to get the big quantity because you might lose the one as well as the other.
Sicilian