More Spanish Proverbs
He who measures oil greases his hands....
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It is not the load but the overload that kills....
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It is not necessary to fall into a well to know its depth....
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He who does what he likes, does not what he ought....
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Invite your son-in-law to a fowl, and he will take away the lemon....
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Other Proverbs
Much would have more....
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A favour to come is better than a hundred received....
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A black plum is as sweet as a white....
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Don't fall before you're pushed....
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Butcher the donkey after it finished his job on the mill....
(Chinese) >>
To a hasty demand a leisure reply.
- Spanish Proverb
