More Spanish Proverbs

Better is rule than rent.... >>

Better go about than fall into the ditch.... >>

A turn of the key is better than the conscience of a friar.... >>

The stolen ox sometimes puts his head out of the stall.... >>

There would be no ill word if it were not ill taken.... >>

Other Proverbs

A man who has but one eye must take good care of it.... (French) >>

What is new is always fine.... (French) >>

When the sun is highest it casts the least shadow.... (Italian) >>

He who knows little quickly tells it... (Italian) >>

Avarice is never satisfied.... (French) >>

They whip the cat, if our mistress does not spin.

- Spanish Proverb