More Spanish Proverbs

He who threatens to strike, and does not, is afraid.... >>

Do not throw a stone at the mouse and break the precious vase.... >>

God cures, and the doctor takes the fee.... >>

God will provide, but a good bundle of straw will not be amiss.... >>

From a thorn comes a rose, and from a rose comes a thorn... >>

Other Proverbs

I was angered, for I had no shoes. Then I met a man who had ... (Chinese) >>

Pride is said to be the last vice the good man gets clear of... (American) >>

Many things are lost for want of asking.... (English) >>

There is plenty of sound in an empty barrel.... (Russian) >>

Tell me who's your friend and I'll tell you who you are... (Italian) >>

The dearest child of all is the dead one.

- Spanish Proverb