More Spanish Proverbs

You surrender your freedom where you deposit your secret.... >>

The church, the sea, or the royal household, for whoever would thrive.... >>

The green burns for the dry, and the righteous pay for sinners.... >>

The grey mare is the better horse.... >>

Shoemakers go to mass and pray that sheep may die.... >>

Other Proverbs

After mischance every one is wise.... (French) >>

big children heartache.... (Russian) >>

The most lasting monuments are doubtless paper-monuments.... (French) >>

Contrivance is better than force.... (French) >>

Always talk big and you will never be forgotten.... (French) >>

He who hangs out a branch wants to sell his wine.

- Spanish Proverb