More Spanish Proverbs

When every one says you are an ass, bray.... >>

A fortress on its guard is not surprised.... >>

An oak is not felled at one stroke.... >>

Better go about than be drowned.... >>

A handsome man is not quite poor.... >>

Other Proverbs

Donkey's lips do not fit onto a horse's mouth... (Chinese) >>

One might as well be hanged for a sheep as a lamb.... (French) >>

Pick and choose, and take the worst.... (French) >>

Reasonings banish reason.... (French) >>

The greatest hate springs from the greatest love.... (French) >>

Since we cannot get what we like, let us like what we can get.

- Spanish Proverb