More Spanish Proverbs

There would be no ill word if it were not ill taken.... >>

A lazy ox is little the better for the goad.... >>

If you want to beat a dog, say he eat your iron.... >>

A turtle makes progress when it sticks its neck out.... >>

Attack is the best form of defence.... >>

Other Proverbs

If you do not study hard when young you'll end up bewailing ... (Chinese) >>

A half-truth is a whole lie... (Polish) >>

The tongue ever turns to the aching tooth.... (English) >>

An army of sheep led by a lion would defeat an army of lions... (Arab) >>

A bad workman never finds a good tool.... (French) >>

He gathers up ashes and scatters flour.

- Spanish Proverb