More Spanish Proverbs

When the flatterer pipes, the devil dances.... >>

The grey mare is the better horse.... >>

The girl as she is taught, the flax as it is wrought.... >>

The exception proves the rule.... >>

The envious man's face grows sharp and his eyes big.... >>

Other Proverbs

An old ape never made a pretty grimace.... (French) >>

A fool is always beginning.... (French) >>

Pray, pray very much; but beware of telling God what you wan... (Indian) >>

A man's first care should be to avoid the reproaches of his ... (Latin) >>

Our last garment is made without pockets.... (Latin) >>

No man is quick enough to enjoy life to the full.

- Spanish Proverb