Italian Proverb - In prosperity no altars smoke.

In prosperity no altars smoke.

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The reference is to the fact that Religious ceremonies of the times had incense burning on the alter and it gave off smoke. Prayers were uttered by most in bad times but in good, religion was not as important or as active.

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