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Mangia Bene, Ridi Spesso, Ama Molto in Italian

January 4, 2026 By Larry Aiello

Mangia bene, ridi spesso, ama molto - an Italian expression which means eat well, laugh often, love much

Mangia bene, ridi spesso, ama molto: An Italian Recipe for a Good Life Italy is famous for its food, its sunshine, and its deep sense of connection. Some of its greatest wisdom comes in just a few simple words: Mangia bene, ridi spesso, ama molto. *Italian Translation: Eat … [Read more...]

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Scarcity Sets the Price – A Sicilian Proverb

December 13, 2025 By Larry Aiello

What does La Scarsizza fa lu prrezzu mean in Sicilian?

In this post we will look at the proverb: Scarcity sets the price - a Sicilian proverb in translation. “La Scarsizza Fa Lu Prezzu” Why Sicilian Wisdom Still Shapes Modern Life If you grew up in a Sicilian family—or even just spent time in Sicily—you’ve probably heard at … [Read more...]

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How to say “Love is Blind” in Italian?

October 28, 2025 By Larry Aiello

Amore è Cieco - which means love is blind in Italian

We all know the saying "love is blind," but how do we say it in Italian? When we say love is blind, we're talking about how love can make us overlook someone's flaws, red flags, imperfections, and weaknesses in the people that we care about and fall in love with. And … [Read more...]

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Philosophical Italian Sayings about Life

September 12, 2025 By Larry Aiello

Italian philosophical sayings about life

Whatever you do in life, make sure at the end of the day you are happy. Life's too short for stress and unhappiness! Qualunque cosa tu faccia nella vita, assicurati di essere felice alla fine della giornata. La vita è troppo breve per lo stress e l'infelicità! When … [Read more...]

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Buon Seme Dà Duoni Frutti – Italian Proverb

August 8, 2025 By Larry Aiello

buon seme dà buoni frutti

What does Buon Seme Dà Buoni Fruitti mean? It means good seed makes good fruit. We have many similar nuances of this expression in English. One of them is that the fruit doesn't fall far from the tree. There is a similar saying with apples. The apples don't fall far … [Read more...]

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