More Spanish Proverbs

The first duty of a soldier is obedience.... >>

Set a peasant on horseback, and he forgets both God and man.... >>

One starts the game and another bags it.... >>

One's prog does not clog.... >>

One trick is met by another.... >>

Other Proverbs

The wit one wants spoils what one has.... (French) >>

After three days without reading, talk becomes flavorless... (Swedish) >>

The noisy fowler catches no birds.... (English) >>

Tell me who's your friend and I'll tell you who you are... (Italian) >>

Venture not to defend what your judgment doubts of.... (English) >>

A bad man's gift is like his master.

- Spanish Proverb