More Spanish Proverbs

After the house is finished, he deserts it.... >>

Never do anything standing that you can do sitting, or anything sittin... >>

To own is to fear. [Sp., Tener es temer.]... >>

The drowning man is not troubled by rain.... >>

The gutter by dropping wears the stone.... >>

Other Proverbs

To compare is not to prove.... (French) >>

Popularity is the small change of glory.... (French) >>

If the sky were to fall we should catch plenty of larks.... (French) >>

Laziness is often mistaken for patience.... (French) >>

He will not lose his oats for want of braying.... (French) >>

Where luck is wanting, diligence is useless.

- Spanish Proverb