A Polyglot of Foreign Proverbs / Comprising French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese and Danish, with English Translations and a General Index

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Felice non è chi d’esser non sa. He is not happy who knows it not.

Femmine e galline per troppo andar si perdono. Women and hens are lost by too much gadding.

Fidati era un buon uomo, Nontifidare era meglio. Trust was a good man, Trust-not was a better.

Figlie e vetri son sempre in pericolo. Lasses and glasses are always in danger.

Finche vi è fiato vi è speranza. While there’s life there’s hope.

Fino alla morte non si sa la sorte. Until death there is no knowing what may befall.

Forte è l’aceto di vin dolce. Strong is the vinegar of sweet wine.

Fortuna, e dormi. Fortune, and go to sleep.

Fra dir e far si guastano scarpe assai. Between saying and doing many a pair of shoes is worn out.