More Spanish Proverbs

Where force prevails, right perishes.... >>

Let them whip me in the market-place, provided it be not known at home... >>

The gallows takes its own.... >>

She is fond of greens who kisses the gardener.... >>

The cask smells of the wine it contains.... >>

Other Proverbs

The corn falls out of a shaken sheaf.... (French) >>

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

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

He that corrects not youth, controls not age.... (French) >>

An ounce of favour goes further, or is worth more, than a po... (French) >>

Let there be writing before you pay, and receipt before you write.

- Spanish Proverb