More Spanish Proverbs
No flies light on a boiling pot....
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He who threatens to strike, and does not, is afraid....
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However foul it be, never say, Of this water I will not drink....
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Let them talk of men, and beg of me....
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He who strives to do, does more than he who has the power....
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Other Proverbs
Every to-morrow brings its bread....
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Necessity never made a good bargain....
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Beware of a man of one book....
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God help the rich man, let the poor man beg!...
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A friend to my table and wine, is no good neighbour....
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He who comes first grinds first.
- Spanish Proverb