More Spanish Proverbs

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

Please the eye, and pick the purse.... >>

Needle and thread are half clothing.... >>

Let those pater nosters be for your own soul. (Ironical, against swear... >>

Sugared words generally prove bitter.... >>

Other Proverbs

It is the great north wind that made the Vikings... (Italian) >>

By candle-light a goat looks like a lady.... (French) >>

One must step back to make the better leap.... (French) >>

Art has no enemy except ignorance.... (Latin) >>

In the morning be first up, and in the evening last to go to... (English) >>

Do not steal a loaf from him that kneads and bakes.

- Spanish Proverb