More Spanish Proverbs

You can't make pancakes without breaking eggs.... >>

The fox that tarries long is on the watch for prey.... >>

She is fond of greens who kisses the gardener.... >>

The goat can't well cover herself with her tail.... >>

The mouse that knows but one hole is soon caught by the cat.... >>

Other Proverbs

Give me the rhubarb and you may take the senna.... (French) >>

The sea has an enormous thirst and an insatiable appetite.... (French) >>

He that plants trees loves others besides himself.... (English) >>

Better say nothing, than nothing to the purpose.... (English) >>

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

When the fields yield not, the saints have not.

- Spanish Proverb