Let's talk about Sicilian proverbs, focusing on the topic of family relationships and bonds of friendship. Friendship appears in many proverbs spread throughout the island and not always in a “negative” light. Think, for example, of the proverb Carciri, malatia e nicissità, si viri lu cori di l’amici (In prison, in illness, and in need, you see the heart of friends). In short, it's important not to embark on business ventures with friends, but that doesn't mean that, for everything else, it's precisely friends you should rely on. Do you want further confirmation? Here is another proverb that you will surely like: Li veri amici e li veri parenti, sunnu li quattru tarì cu l’ali janchi (True friends and relatives are like coins, specifically the tarì, an old coin worth 45 cents). What do you think about Sicilian proverbs?
A topic that is often thorny, bringing both joys and sorrows. How many times, before embarking on some business venture with relatives or friends, have you thought about it not once, but a thousand times? The next time you feel doubtful, you can think of today's Sicilian proverb:
Friends and relatives, don't buy or sell anything.
Have you guessed what the meaning might be? The literal translation is “Friends and relatives, don't buy or sell anything.” The meaning, therefore, is simple: doing business with friends and relatives can often be counterproductive, leading to unwanted conflicts and quarrels.
Do you think that's really the case? In our opinion, this Sicilian proverb has the merit of revealing an important truth without beating around the bush. What better time than this, if not today, which is World Friendship Day?
Let's talk about , focusing on the topic of family relationships and bonds of friendship. A topic that is often thorny, bringing both joys and sorrows. How many times, before embarking on some business venture with relatives or friends, have you thought about it not once, but a thousand times? The next time you feel doubtful, you can think of today's Sicilian . Have you guessed what the meaning might be? The literal translation is “Friends and relatives, don't buy or sell anything.” The meaning, therefore, is simple: doing business with friends and relatives can often be counterproductive, leading to unwanted conflicts and quarrels. Do you think that's really the case? In our opinion, this Sicilian proverb has the merit of revealing an important truth without beating around the bush. What better time than this, if not today, which is the ?
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