The hat does not make the gentleman nor the cap a lout.
More Sicilian Proverbs:
Leave in the daylight, don't leave in the dark.Sicilian
May waters drench peasants and lords or gentlemen, as many of them as it encounters.
Sicilian
Wealth and holiness, believe only half, if you believe less, you'll do better.
Sicilian
With everything Messina has the port, but for beautiful Palermo it is always just an orchard.
Sicilian
It's useless to change your state, if you don't have luck in your favor.
Sicilian
By the feast of Saint Candelora winter is over.
Sicilian