More Spanish Proverbs

An oak is not felled at one blow.... >>

There is no choicer morsel than that which is stolen.... >>

When thou seest thy house in flames, go warm thyself by it.... >>

The threatener loses the opportunity of vengeance.... >>

To own is to fear. [Sp., Tener es temer.]... >>

Other Proverbs

A thing too much seen is little prized.... (French) >>

If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.... (American) >>

If you reveal your secrets to the wind you should not blame ... (Chinese) >>

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

A man is not where he lives, but where he loves... (Native American) >>

He who has lost his reputation is a dead man among the living.

- Spanish Proverb