1234 Sicilian Proverbs / Page 43
- 421. If it isn't wintry in January then expect the worst in February.
 - 422. If it's a cock it will crow and crow, if it's a chicken it will peck its hip.
- 423. If March is late in coming, June will suffer.
- 424. If Messina had gardens Palermo would be a bunch of poor country houses.
- 425. If she's a nun in the abbey, she treats Jesus as an owner, but if she's a nun in the home, she serves Jesus and kisses him.
- 426. If someone can take whatever you have, give them whatever they ask for.
- 427. If the dowry doesn't support her, even the executioner is disinterested.
- 428. If the mare jumps, the filly will jump higher.
- 429. If the mule isn't kicking, it's biting.
- 430. If the North Wind takes to blowing, it will rain for a week.
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