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Sicily, Italy | | Date: Centuries-old | Notes: Proverbs or Folk Sayings on Doctors (Negative) -- by Region -- Sicily
o in Italian: (Dialect) Dissi lu mericu o viddanu paia dinari si vo stari 'bonu.
o in English: The doctor tells the peasant -- "If you want to be healthy, pay me."
o in Italian (Dialect): 'Ntempu d'epiremia duttura in allegria.
o in English: (Literally) In times of epidemics doctors are in joy. (Meaning) Epidemics increase the patient load of doctors, thereby making them very rich.
o in Italian (Dialect): Medicu vecchiu e spiziali novu.
o in English: (Literally) Doctor, old, pharmacist, young. Meaning: The doctor is old and useless and the pharmacist is young and useless.
o in Italian: (Dialect) Li medic si 'nsignanu supra li malati.
o in English: (Literally) Doctors use their patients to learn from. (Meaning) Doctors' training takes precedence over patient care.
o in Italian: (Dialect) Medicu nuveddu, pestilenzia di patria!
o in English: The new (or young) doctor is a pest (or good for nothing)! | Contributed by: Image courtesy of the New York Public Library, Digital Gallery #1108064
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Sicily, Italy | | Date: Centuries-old | Notes: Italian Proverbs or Folk Sayings on Sickness & Health -- Diseases -- by Region -- Sicily
o in Italian: (Dialect) Mali sta lu malatu quannu li medici disputanu.
o in English: (Literally) A person must be really sick when the doctors argue among themselves. (Meaning) One must be really sick when the doctors can't agree on a diagnosis.
o in Italian: (Dialect) Hai un mali? Dillu a tutti!
o in English: Something hurts? Tell it to everybody!
o in Italian: (Dialect) La 'infermita e vista di Diu.
o in English: (Literally) Sickness is a visit by God. (Meaning) When you're sick it's a sign that God is paying you a visit. | Contributed by: Image courtesy of The Library of Congress #3g06431
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Sicily, Italy | | Date: Centuries-old | Notes: Italian Proverbs or Folk Sayings on Sickness & Health -- Mental Health -- Unhappiness -- by Region -- Sicily
o in Italian: (Dialect) Chi sta a spiranza di disigni e sonni, tempu perdi, pigghia muschi e malanni.
- in English: (Literally) He who puts his hopes in projects and dreams, loses time and catches flies and ailments. (Meaning) He who spends his time dreaming for this and that to happen, only manages to waste time, swatting flies, and getting sick in the process.
o in Italian: (Dialect) Cui nun po dari ajutu, 'nvanu ascuta.
- in English: He who cannot give help, listens in vain. | Contributed by: Image courtesy of The New York Public Library, Digital Gallery #1107985
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Sicily, Italy | | Date: Centuries-old | Notes: Italian Proverb or Folk Saying on Health -- Sleep -- by Region -- Sicily
o in Italian: (Dialect) Lu sonnu della notti counsigghia l'omu.
o in English: (Literally) Sleep of the night counsels a man. (Meaning) A good night's sleep can help someone sort things out.
| Contributed by: Image courtesy of The New York Public Library, Digital Gallery #1220794
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Sicily, Italy | | Date: Centuries-old | Notes: Italian Proverb or Folk Saying on Health -- Insomnia -- by Region -- Sicily
o in Italian: (Dialect) Quannu lu jornu 'n peni si travagghia, pri li pinseri la nott si vigghia.
o in English: When you spend your day working hard, worries come and keep you awake during the night. | Contributed by: Image courtesy of The New York Public Library, Digital Gallery #828407
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Sicily, Italy | | Date: Centuries-old | Notes: Italian Proverbs or Folk Sayings on Sickness & Health -- Mental Health -- Happiness -- by Region -- Sicily
o in Italian: (Dialect) La saluti veni di l'alligrizza di lu cori.
o in English: Health comes from the joy of the heart.
o In Italian: (Dialect) Suli cauru cu assai ventu vaju a casa e su cuntentu.
o in English: Hot sun, much wind, I go home and I am happy. | Contributed by: Image courtesy of The New York Public Library, Digital Gallery #G98F814
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Sicily, Italy | | Date: Centuries-old | Notes: Italian Proverbs or Folk Sayings on Sickness & Health -- Preventive Medicine -- by Region -- Sicily
o in Italian: (Dialect) Voi stari di saluti sempri chinu? Mancia sempri ova e trinca bonu vinu.
o in English: Do you want to be always in good health? Always eat eggs and drink good wine!
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Tuscany, Italy | | Date: Centuries-old | Notes: Italian Proverb or Folk Saying on Health -- by Region -- Tuscany
o in Italian: Mangia bene e caca forte, e non aver paura della morte.
o in English: Eat well and have a good shit, and don't be afraid of death. (Equivalent) Don't worry, be happy. | Contributed by: Image courtesy of the Library of Congress #0678r
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Tuscany, Italy | | Date: Centuries-old | Notes: Italian Proverb or Folk Saying on Health -- by Region -- Tuscany
o in Italian: Chi vuoi vivere sano e lesto, mangi poco e ceni presto.
o in English: (Literally) Who wants to live a healthy and swift life, eats little and has dinner right now. (Meaning) If you want to live long, eat what and when you wish. | Contributed by: Image courtesy of The New York Public Library, Digital Gallery #474618
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Tuscany, Italy | | Date: Centuries-old | Notes: Italian Proverb or Folk Saying on Health -- Doctors -- Wine -- by Region -- Tuscany
o in Italian: Chi beve vino prima della minestra saluta il medico dalla finestra.
o in English: (Literally) Who drinks wine prior to lunch, waves at the doctor through the window. (Meaning) Those who can't start the day without alcohol have a major problem on their hands. | Contributed by: Image courtesy of The New York Public Library, Digital Gallery #1599638
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