More Spanish Proverbs
The stew that boils much loses flavour....
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The church, the sea, or the royal household, for whoever would thrive....
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One lawyer will make work for another....
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Moses (i.e. a Jew) does not play because he has not the means....
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Mildness governs more than anger....
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Other Proverbs
Every hooked beak is maintained by prey....
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The greatest cunning is to have none at all....
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A stitch in time saves nine....
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The first time it is a favour, the second time a rule....
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Fat broth cannot be made of nothing....
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The king goes as far as he can, not so far as he would.
- Spanish Proverb