Sicilian proverbs

Whoever buys useless things will soon be selling his necessities.

An overbearing wife and a shouting husband will never be in peace.

If you put seeds where there are rushes you won't gather toasties.

Men are not weighed by hundredweight, but by the ounce, like gold.

Better to be born a limpet in the sea, than a load bearing donkey.

At Caltagirone a hairy conscience and a crown with fifteen places.

If you see a Greek and a wolf, avoid the wolf and shoot the Greek.

Once you've used enough seasoning; using more will spoil the dish.

You can't drive donkeys without a stick, nor horses without spurs.

One hair from the head of a woman pulls more than a ship's hauser.

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