Even the highest tree has an axe waiting at its foot.
More Traditional Proverbs:
God will hold us responsible for all the wonderful things that we have refused to enjoy.Traditional
When the river is deepest it makes least noise
Traditional
Give a thief enough rope and he'll hang himself.
Traditional
Manly Deeds, Womanly Words Fatti maschil parole femine
Traditional
The old gray mare just ain't what she used to be.
Traditional
A tough apple skin means a hard winter.
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