More Spanish Proverbs

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

Money soothes more than a gentleman's words.... >>

The mare's kicks are caresses to the horse.... >>

The account is correct, but not a sixpense appears.... >>

Let them talk of men, and beg of me.... >>

Other Proverbs

The balance in doing its office knows neither gold nor lead.... (French) >>

There's no guarding against the privy thief.... (French) >>

He who wants to travel far takes care of his beast.... (French) >>

He beat the bushes and another caught the birds.... (French) >>

He'll swear through an inch board.... (French) >>

When fortune knocks upon the door open it widely.

- Spanish Proverb