More Spanish Proverbs

The wolf loses his teeth, but not his inclinations.... >>

Words will not do for my aunt, for she does not put faith even in deed... >>

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

They whip the cat, if our mistress does not spin.... >>

Vainglory blossoms, and bears no fruit.... >>

Other Proverbs

Don't make an oven of your cap or a garden of your belly.... (French) >>

It is a bold mouse that nestles in the cat's ear.... (English) >>

One does evil enough when one does nothing good... (Greek) >>

Beggars cannot be choosers.... (English) >>

Never draw your dirk when a blow will do it... (Chinese) >>

Like blood, like good, and like age, make the happiest marriage.

- Spanish Proverb