More Spanish Proverbs

From a fallen tree, all make kindling.... >>

The cross on his breast, and the devil in his heart.... >>

He who at thirty has no brains, will never purchase an estate.... >>

Fools and bairns should never see half-done work.... >>

A true gentleman would rather have his clothes torn than mended.... >>

Other Proverbs

Beware of a reconciled enemy.... (French) >>

Vainglory bears no grain.... (French) >>

Children are a poor man's riches.... (English) >>

Beware of a man of one book.... (English) >>

Avoid the evil, and it will avoid thee... (Arabic) >>

Nurse, you are mistress whilst the child sucks, and after that nothing.

- Spanish Proverb