Where you’re not known, you’re judged by your appearance.
More Sicilian Proverbs:
A long dress makes a lady.Sicilian
Your looks betray your thoughts.
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To be worth as much as the H in the ABCs.
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Who doesn't listen to reason, can't do things with reason.
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Who looks for a quarrel, finds a quarrel.
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If the olive trees blossom in April, you'll have enough to collect them with barrels; if they bud in May, you'll have enough to fill a small measure; but if as late as June, you'll only be collecting handfuls.
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