More Spanish Proverbs

Fox's broth, cold and scalding.... >>

They may whip me in the market-place, so it be not known at home.... >>

The church, the sea, or the royal household, for whoever would thrive.... >>

Sunday's wooing draws to ruin.... >>

Stealing would be a nice thing, if thieves were hanged by the girdle.... >>

Other Proverbs

He fishes well who uses a golden hook... (Greek) >>

A fall into a ditch makes you wiser.... (Chinese) >>

Nip the briar in the bud.... (French) >>

Let him make use of instinct who cannot make use of reason.... (English) >>

Every one takes his flogging in his own way.... (French) >>

Such awkward things will happen as going into the great square and coming back without ears.

- Spanish Proverb