More Spanish Proverbs

To swim and swim more, and be drowned on shore.... >>

For better for worse they have married me.... >>

A great leap gives a great shake.... >>

In a smith's house the knife is wooden.... >>

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

Other Proverbs

Many things are lost for want of asking.... (English) >>

He who wants a great deal must not ask for little.... (Italian) >>

People make the bells say what they please.... (French) >>

Deeds are fruits, words are leaves.... (English) >>

He that buyeth magistracy will seek justice.... (English) >>

Blow, smith, and you'll get money.

- Spanish Proverb