A bountiful pear harvest means shortages of everything else.
More Sicilian Proverbs:
When the sickness is old not even Hippocrates can help.Sicilian
Don't maintain a friendship with cops because you'll lose your wine and your cigars.
Sicilian
Cavaliers, priests, and dangerous places, speak nicely about them but keep your distance.
Sicilian
April, as you see me; May, as I stay; June, as I am; by July, let everything fly.
Sicilian
If you want a celebration provide the means.
Sicilian
Death and bad luck, you take them with you wherever you go.
Sicilian