More Spanish Proverbs

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God defend you from the devil, the eye of a harlot, and the turn of a ... >>

Entreaty and right do the deed.... >>

A blow with a reed makes a noise but hurts not.... >>

A hair casts its shadow on the ground.... >>

Other Proverbs

An indispensable thing never has much value.... (Russian) >>

It is a bold mouse that nestles in the cat's ear.... (English) >>

The devil may die without my inheriting his horns.... (French) >>

None can guess the jewel by the casket.... (English) >>

Sweep in front of your own door.... (English) >>

If the child cries let the mother hush it, and if it will not be hushed let it cry.

- Spanish Proverb