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Make a Good Day in Italian

February 25, 2026 By Larry Aiello

Make it a good day - image of a pretty woman walking through Rome

Don’t wait for a good day to come to you. Non aspettare che arrivi il giorno giusto. Many people are waiting for the right job, spouse, house, solar position, etc., before they allow themselves to be happy. Molte persone aspettano il lavoro giusto, il coniuge, la casa giusta, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Italian Proverbs Tagged With: create your own good day, daily habits, gratitude practice, happiness from within, intentional living, internal locus of control, mental wellness, mindful choices, mindset shift, positive mindset, self awareness, self responsibility

What does La Miglior Difesa è l’attacco Mean in English?

February 4, 2026 By Larry Aiello

La Miglior Difesa è l'Attacco saying by Mussolini

In this post we will learn what does What does La Miglior Difesa è l'attacco Mean in English? A famous quote by Mussolini The person credited with this quote is the Italian Fascist dictator Benito Mussolini. The quote was issued on October 23, 1932, in Turin, … [Read more...]

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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...]

Filed Under: Italian Proverbs Tagged With: food and joy, inspirational saying, Italian culture, italian language, Italian lifestyle, italian proverb, Italian quotes, italian saying, Italian wisdom, life philosophy, living well, love and happiness, Mangia bene ridi spesso ama molto

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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