More Spanish Proverbs

A child of a year old sucks milk from the heel.... >>

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

He has much to do who would please everybody.... >>

He can do but little who cannot threaten another.... >>

He is in safety who rings the tocsin.... >>

Other Proverbs

Rage avails less than courage.... (French) >>

But for all that the honest man has not got his purse.... (French) >>

Dog does not eat dog.... (English) >>

When a blind man carries a lame man, both go forward... (Yoruba) >>

Upon a slight pretext the wolf takes the sheep.... (French) >>

My life and soul (are at your service), but not my pack-saddle.

- Spanish Proverb