More Spanish Proverbs

Every man should support himself, and not hang upon another.... >>

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

A blow with a reed makes a noise but hurts not.... >>

A Portuguese apprentice who can't sew, yet would be cutting out.... >>

A bad excuse is better than none.... >>

Other Proverbs

He that walks too hastily, often stumbles in plain way.... (French) >>

People count up the faults of those who keep them waiting.... (French) >>

The devil was sick, the Devil a saint would be; the Devil wa... (French) >>

Rage avails less than courage.... (French) >>

He will not lost the parings of his nails.... (French) >>

When fire and water are at war, it is the fire that loses.

- Spanish Proverb