More Spanish Proverbs

Listeners hear no good of themselves.... >>

In a smith's house the knife is wooden.... >>

He who keeps his own secret avoids much mischief.... >>

It is courage that vanquishes in war, and not good weapons.... >>

He who promises incurs a debt.... >>

Other Proverbs

Nothing is more easily blotted out than a good turn.... (French) >>

If you wrestle with a collier you will get a blotch.... (French) >>

The bleating of the lamb merely arouses the tiger.... (French) >>

Night has no friend.... (French) >>

Hares are not caught by the sound of the drum.... (French) >>

Every one speaks of the fair as he himself finds it.

- Spanish Proverb