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Non c’è rosa senza spine – Italian Proverb

April 2, 2025 By Larry Aiello

Non c'è rosa senza spine

This is an Italian proverb which means you can't have something beautiful (rose) without some thorns associated with it, or something negative. We have similar proverbs in English like you can't have your cake and eat it too. Or another one might be, no pain no … [Read more...]

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Occhio Non Vede Cuore non Duole: Italian Proverb

March 20, 2025 By Larry Aiello

Italian Proverb: Occhio non vede cuore non duole - means what the eye doesn't see the heart doesn't ache. It is similar to out of sight, out of mind. A couple of words that you can pick out from English in this proverb. Occhio - eye, similar to an ocular exam. Cuore - … [Read more...]

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A Chi Fa Male, Mai Mancano Scuse – Italian Proverb

March 18, 2025 By Larry Aiello

Italian Proverb

I love this Italian saying: A chi fa male, mai mancano scuse - He who does evil, is never short of an excuse. Unfortunately, there are those that are never happy and have to thrust their critiques and negative energy onto others. They are counting curses instead of … [Read more...]

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Del Male Non Fare e Paura Non Avere – Italian Proverb

March 17, 2025 By Larry Aiello

There are 2 important verbs in this proverb - the verb fare - to do or to make, and the verb avere, to have. This proverb also somewhat implies that you reap what you sow. If you do good in this world, then you should have nothing to fear. … [Read more...]

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