More Spanish Proverbs

An oak is not felled at one blow.... >>

I say it to you, daughter; hear it, daughter-in-law.... >>

Mildness governs more than anger.... >>

Fire and love do not say "Go to your work."... >>

Do not tell your secrets behind a wall or a hedge.... >>

Other Proverbs

The goslings would lead the geese out to grass.... (French) >>

One of these day is none of these days... (English) >>

'Tis a silly sheep that makes the wolf her confessor.... (French) >>

Every ass loves to hear himself bray.... (English) >>

A friend is known in time of need.... (French) >>

He expects to find water at the first stroke of the spade.

- Spanish Proverb