More Spanish Proverbs

The fire well knows whose cloak burns.... >>

Don't stay long when the husband is not at home... >>

He who has daughters to marry, let him give them silk to spin.... >>

He who measures oil greases his hands.... >>

Better be the head of a rat than the tail of a lion.... >>

Other Proverbs

Never advise anyone to go to war or to marry... (Turkish) >>

A little gall spoils a great deal of honey.... (French) >>

Horses run after benefices and asses get them.... (French) >>

Gossip needs no carriage... (Polish) >>

An empty belly hears nobody.... (English) >>

Who is always prying into other men's affairs, leads a dangerous life.

- Spanish Proverb