💖Today is Valentine’s Day, and what better way to celebrate than by exploring some Italian love proverbs? These expressions reflect the Italian way of thinking about romance, passion, and relationships. Do you know this one?
📖 What is the origin of this proverb?
“Love isn’t beautiful if it’s not a little quarrelsome” (*L’amore non è bello se non è litigarello*) is one of the most famous Italian love proverbs. It reflects the belief that love is full of ups and downs, and that occasional disagreements add passion to a relationship.
This proverb also became popular thanks to a 1970s song by Jimmy Fontana, used as the theme song for a famous Italian TV show.
📝 Other Italian Love Proverbs
Here are some other **Italian love proverbs** that express romantic wisdom:
- Chi s’assomiglia si piglia. – Those who are alike end up together.
- L’amore è cieco. – Love is blind.
- Al cuor non si comanda. – The heart wants what it wants.
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