Chi mangia solo, crepa solo. — Italian Proverb | Printable Wall Art

“Chi mangia solo, crepa solo.”
“He who eats alone, dies alone.”

A traditional Italian saying, set as gallery-quality typographic wall art.

About this quote

This traditional Italian saying underlines the value of community and shared meals. Eating is seen as a social act that brings people together. Keeping life's blessings or daily sustenance entirely to oneself leads to isolation. The proverb serves as a stark yet warm reminder that generosity, hospitality, and companionship enrich our lives, whereas selfishness leaves us completely alone in the end.

As a traditional folk proverb, the exact origin and date of this saying are unknown. It has circulated across regional Italian dialects for centuries as a piece of practical wisdom about hospitality and family life.

People often hang this print in the kitchen or dining room to encourage gathering together over meals.

What you get

An instant digital download. Choose your design and size at checkout — 19 typographic designs and 8 print sizes are available for this quote.

• Print-ready PDF with fully embedded vector type — sharp at any scale
• Exact trim size, no cropping required
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Designs available

Atelier Serif · Quiet Garamond · Studio Left · Gallery Rule · Midnight Serif · Editorial Left Serif · Modern Sans Calm · Letterpress Caps · Poster Condensed · Script Whisper · Manuscript Italic · Asymmetric Left · Minimal Unsigned · Charcoal Sans · Gallery Frame · Soft Serif Right · Statement Serif · Night Script · Tracked Caps Unsigned

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