More Spanish Proverbs

A penny spared is a penny saved.... >>

If you want to beat a dog, say he eat your iron.... >>

I thought I had no husband, and I eat up the stew.... >>

Giving alms never lessens the purse.... >>

From a thorn comes a rose, and from a rose comes a thorn... >>

Other Proverbs

He is past preaching to who does not care to do well.... (French) >>

He does a good day's work who rids himself of a fool.... (French) >>

Life is half spent before one knows what life is.... (French) >>

Fish, to taste good, must swim three times: in water, in but... (American) >>

Wine will not keep in a foul vessel.... (French) >>

Seat yourself in your place and you will not be made to quit it.

- Spanish Proverb