Sicilian proverbs

When you see that it's going astray, take the mule by the reins.

Who seeks that which he must not, finds that which he wants not.

Avoid the bad, love the good, because things change in a moment.

The old woman doesn't want fun, she wants bread, wine, and fire.

If your neighbor's house is afire, fetch water to save your own.

Who chooses a wife based on the dowry, will have a painful life.

For sulphur, wheat, wine, and wool, come to the towns of Sicily.

When the old man falls, don't laugh, the young have also fallen.

If it isn't wintry in January then expect the worst in February.

The grill said to the frying pan: I want big fishes not minnows.

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