More Spanish Proverbs

Take the will for the deed.... >>

Of brothers-in-law and red dogs few are good.... >>

Tell your friend a lie; and if he keeps it secret, tell him the truth.... >>

My sister's son is a kinsman beyond dispute.... >>

One stroke on the nail and a hundred on the horseshoe.... >>

Other Proverbs

The doctor is often more to be feared than the disease.... (French) >>

If you reveal your secrets to the wind you should not blame ... (Chinese) >>

Fair is he that comes, but fairer he that brings.... (French) >>

The worse the passage the more welcome the port.... (English) >>

An empty belly hears nobody.... (English) >>

The friar who begs for God begs for two.

- Spanish Proverb