More Spanish Proverbs

From smooth water God preserve me, from rough I will preserve myself.... >>

A proverb is a short sentence based on long experience.... >>

We have no son, and yet are giving him a name.... >>

God grant, dear wife, that this son be ours.... >>

A good word extinguishes more than a pailful of water.... >>

Other Proverbs

We must learn to walk before we can run.... (French) >>

Confession is the first step to repentance.... (English) >>

Of wine the middle, of oil the top, and of honey the bottom ... (English) >>

Fish or cut bait... (Greek) >>

Gratitude is the heart's memory.... (French) >>

Better sit idle than work for naught.

- Spanish Proverb