More Spanish Proverbs

A man gains nothing by vain glory but contempt and hatred.... >>

A blow with a reed makes a noise but hurts not.... >>

The deceived sheep that went for wool and came back shorn.... >>

Fortune aids the bold.... >>

A monkey remains a monkey, though dressed in silk.... >>

Other Proverbs

A crooked log makes a good fire.... (French) >>

Big thunder, little rain.... (English) >>

Little fish's sweet.... (English) >>

In the year when plums flourish, all else fails.... (English) >>

Before St. John's Day for rain we pray, after that we get it... (English) >>

Don't scuffle with the potter, for he makes money by the damage.

- Spanish Proverb