Italian Proverb

The Italian proverb in question is one recommending that a traveler, in order to ensure his safety on his travels, needs a various assortment of different animal parts. First off, the traveler needs a falcon’s eye, probably so he can see trouble coming from a long way off so as to better avoid it. Second, the traveler is advised to have the ears of a donkey(to use the politically correct term) so as to hear trouble coming. Third, he must have a monkey’s face, probably to make it so no one can stay mad at him because he’s so cute. Fourth, he must have a merchant’s words to excel at diplomacy. Fifth, he must have a camel’s back so he can last a long time when things look bleak. Sixth, he must have a hog’s mouth to be able to eat when it’s available. Seventh, he must have a deer’s feet to be able to run when necessary. All in all, I would say that this is pretty good advice. Now I have to go travel to someplace to try that out. Laters.