More Spanish Proverbs

Words will not do for my aunt, for she does not put faith even in deed... >>

He who wants to catch fish must not mind a wetting.... >>

Fond pride of dress is sure a very curse; Ere fancy you consult, consu... >>

Don't spoil the ship for a halfpenny-worth of tar.... >>

Do not stuff your servant with bread, and he won't ask for cheese.... >>

Other Proverbs

A muffled cat never caught a mouse.... (French) >>

Very good corn grows in little fields.... (French) >>

A hungry dog is not afraid of a cudgelling.... (French) >>

Keep counsel, thyself first.... (English) >>

A little gall spoils a great deal of honey.... (French) >>

Do what I say well, and not what I do ill.

- Spanish Proverb