More Spanish Proverbs

The gutter by dropping wears the stone.... >>

Welcome, misfortune, if you come alone.... >>

Nurse, you are mistress whilst the child sucks, and after that nothing... >>

The day I did not sweep the house, there came to it one I did not expe... >>

Take heed of an ox before, as an ass behind, and a monk on all sides.... >>

Other Proverbs

Better be the head of a dog than the tail of a lion.... (French) >>

The first comer grinds first.... (French) >>

One must step back to make the better leap.... (French) >>

Were the devil to come from hell to fight, there would forth... (French) >>

Nothing is more like an honest man than a rogue.... (French) >>

If you want to know what a ducat is worth, try to borrow one.

- Spanish Proverb