More Spanish Proverbs

The cross on his breast, and the devil in his acts.... >>

Do not steal a loaf from him that kneads and bakes.... >>

A good thing lost is a good thing valued.... >>

A good grievance is better than bad payment.... >>

He who stumbles twice over one stone deserves to break his shins.... >>

Other Proverbs

Better be an old man's darling than a young man's slave.... (French) >>

Goodness speaks in a whisper, evil shouts... (Balinese) >>

A wicked man's gift hath a touch of his master.... (French) >>

Better be ill spoken of by one before all than by all before... (Romanian) >>

Soft fire makes sweet malt.... (English) >>

The evil which issues from thy mouth falls into thy bosom.

- Spanish Proverb