Sicilian proverbs

Roof tiles are positioned to face downwards so that husbands and wives can be left alone.

Cavaliers, priests, and dangerous places, speak nicely about them but keep your distance.

Whoever goes to Palermo and doesn't see Monreale, goes there a jackass and returns a fool.

When you have brains to go along with your wealth you can call yourself happy and content.

The bed of the Dominicans, the table of the Capuccins, and the luxury of the Benedictines.

In fair weather, in calm waters and in peaceful travel, even a coachman knows how to sail.

Spend Easter and Christmas with whomever you want, but celebrate Mardi Gras with your own.

We keep an eye on the scorpion and the serpent, but we do not watch out for the millipede.

The olive grove of your grandfather, the cherry trees of your father, and your grape vines.

In Polizzi you'll find water, fog, kites, priests with children, commissions and delegates.

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