Chi va piano, va sano e va lontano.
“He who goes slowly, goes safely; he who goes safely, goes far.”
Acting with patience and care leads to lasting success.
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Source: Traditional Italian proverb, public-domain oral tradition
Italy Proverbs (10)
Traditional proverbs of Italy in Khmer and English — each with its meaning and source.
Il mattino ha l'oro in bocca.
“The morning has gold in its mouth.”
Rising early and starting work in the morning is the most productive and rewarding time.
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Source: Traditional Italian proverb, public-domain oral tradition
Tra il dire e il fare c'è di mezzo il mare.
“Between saying and doing lies the sea.”
There is a great distance between promising something and actually accomplishing it.
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Source: Traditional Italian proverb, public-domain oral tradition
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Non tutte le ciambelle riescono col buco.
“Not all doughnuts come out with a hole.”
Things do not always turn out as planned.
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Source: Traditional Italian proverb, public-domain oral tradition
Buon vino fa buon sangue.
“A good wine makes good blood.”
Enjoying good food and wine in moderation is good for health and spirits.
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Source: Traditional Italian proverb, public-domain oral tradition
Chi si contenta gode.
“He who is content enjoys.”
Contentment with what one has brings happiness.
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Source: Traditional Italian proverb, public-domain oral tradition
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Il mondo è fatto a scale, c'è chi scende e c'è chi sale.
“The world is made of stairs; there are those who go up and those who go down.”
Fortunes rise and fall for different people over time.
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Source: Traditional Italian proverb, public-domain oral tradition
Chi trova un amico trova un tesoro.
“He who finds a friend finds a treasure.”
A true friend is one of the most valuable things a person can have.
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Source: Traditional Italian proverb, public-domain oral tradition
Quando il gatto non c'è, i topi ballano.
“When the cat is away, the mice dance.”
People take liberties when the person in authority is absent.
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Source: Traditional Italian proverb, public-domain oral tradition
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Chi dorme non piglia pesci.
“Whoever sleeps catches no fish.”
Success requires effort and action, not idleness.
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Source: Traditional Italian proverb, public-domain oral tradition