2053 Italian Proverbs / Page 159
- 1581. The more you stroke the cat's back the more set sets up her tail.
 - 1582. The mortar always smells of garlic.
- 1583. The most prudent yields to the strongest.
- 1584. The moth does most mischief to the finest garment.
- 1585. The mother of idiots is always pregnant.
- 1586. The mountains are in labour, and bring forth a mouse.
- 1587. The mouse does not leave the cat's house with a bellyful.
- 1588. The myrtle is always a myrtle, though it be among nettles.
- 1589. The ox saying 'horned' to the donkey.
- 1590. The pan says to the pot: Keep off, or you'll smutch me.
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