More Spanish Proverbs

When the Spaniard sings, he is either mad or has no money.... >>

There is no better surgeon than one with many scars.... >>

When you can't get meat, chickens and bacon are good.... >>

When one door shuts, a hundred open.... >>

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

Other Proverbs

Paddle your own canoe.... (American) >>

Help thyself and heaven will help thee.... (French) >>

The cask always smells of the herring.... (French) >>

That day is lost on which one has not laughed.... (French) >>

It is not enough to run; one must start in time.... (French) >>

He who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love.

- Spanish Proverb