1234 Sicilian Proverbs / Page 102
- 1011. When the poor man patches himself up, he seems newly dressed.
 - 1012. When the ripened ears are full and fall over, as if in sleep, the farmer awakens, that is to say, he begins the harvest.
- 1013. When the rooster crows off the hour, don't hesitate to adjust the time.
- 1014. When the screech-owl sings, you can try to go to work for someone else if you're working for a bad owner.
- 1015. When the sickness is old not even Hippocrates can help.
- 1016. When the Sirocco blows in the winter, you can expect rain at any moment.
- 1017. When the weather changes, the beast sneezes.
- 1018. When there are lots of insects, look for a good grain year.
- 1019. When there is poverty, loyalty is suspect.
- 1020. When there's a clear horizon in winter, there'll be the devil to pay.
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