More Spanish Proverbs

To him who gives you a capon you may spare a leg and a wing.... >>

There is no worse apprentice than the one who doesn't want to know.... >>

The shirt is nearer than the frock.... >>

The sharper the storm, the sooner it's over.... >>

The paunch warm, the foot sleepy.... >>

Other Proverbs

New lords, new laws.... (French) >>

The wise adapt themselves to circumstances, as water moulds ... (Chinese) >>

Ask about your neighbors, then buy the house... (Russian) >>

Every one bears his cross.... (French) >>

Better to wear out than rust out.... (French) >>

Praise yourself, basket, for I want to sell you.

- Spanish Proverb