You’ll realize he was a friend when you lose him and see him no more.
More Sicilian Proverbs:
Who makes himself a sheep, will be eaten by the wolf.Sicilian
Everyone knows that you mustn't praise a good wine, a good horse and a good wife.
Sicilian
Everyone runs to cut wood from the fallen tree.
Sicilian
Old age is desired, but when it comes, it's detested.
Sicilian
That which is written, is meant to be read.
Sicilian
The creditor gets a pledge from the good payer.
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