Cu spatti avi a megghiu parti | Sicilian Sayings

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Today’s proverb is very simple, but it does encapsulate a truth that we’ve all found ourselves in at least once, and don’t say it’s not true!

Cu spatti avi a megghiu parti

He who shares has the best part

It’s not hard to imagine its meaning and we have to admit it: it happened to everyone at least once!

Have you ever cut a cake, paying special attention to your slice? Here it is, “cu spatti avi a megghiu parti!” and there is nothing wrong with that: consider it as a small payment for your work towards the rest of the family!

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