Proverb

[darkerhorse]

Sicilian proverb:

"Cui sputa 'n celu, 'n facci cci torna."

If you spit in the air, it will hit you in the face.

What does this mean?

[PippoM]

I hope this explains better than me

https://dettieproverbi.it/proverbi/ital ... -ti-torna/

[darkerhorse]

So, it's use is widespread throughout Italy. I thought it was only Sicilian.

Anyway, I thought it might have to do specifically with offending God - don't spit at heaven - but it looks a caution to be more humble in general.

[PippoM]

So, it's use is widespread throughout Italy. I thought it was only Sicilian.

Anyway, I thought it might have to do specifically with offending God - don't spit at heaven - but it looks a caution to be more humble in general.

Correct!