More Spanish Proverbs

He who lives in hopes, breakfasts ill and sups worse.... >>

He who was first an acolyte, and afterwards an abbot or curate, knows ... >>

They may whip me in the market-place, so it be not known at home.... >>

In frosty weather a nail is worth a horse.... >>

He who spits above himself will have it fall on his face.... >>

Other Proverbs

The greater the sinner, the greater the saint.... (English) >>

Be in general virtuous, and you will be happy.... (American) >>

Every dog has his day.... (English) >>

The big thieves hang the little ones... (Benjamin Franklin) >>

Farewell baskets, the vintage is ended.... (French) >>

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

- Spanish Proverb