More Spanish Proverbs

Three things kill a man: a scorching son, suppers, and cares.... >>

A good paymaster is keeper of other men's purses.... >>

He is a great simpleton who starves himself to feed another.... >>

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

He who has been stung by the scorpion is frightened at its shadow.... >>

Other Proverbs

The night brings counsel.... (French) >>

The best company must part, as King Dagobert said to his hou... (French) >>

Stolen fruit is sweet.... (French) >>

Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.... (French) >>

The best-laid schemes of mice and men gang aft agley.... (French) >>

Let him play the instrument who knows how.

- Spanish Proverb