More Spanish Proverbs

As the abbot sings the sacristan responds.... >>

Copper begets copper, and not ()the labour of) men's bones.... >>

I'll marry, and eat the prime of the pot, and sit down first.... >>

He has much to do who would please everybody.... >>

God grant you good fortune, my son, for knowledge avails you little.... >>

Other Proverbs

To run away is not glorious, but very healthy.... (Russian) >>

It is not the knowing that is difficult, but the doing.... (Chinese) >>

Could a man foresee events he would never be poor.... (French) >>

you have never done anything evil, you should not be worryin... (Chinese) >>

A fine girl and a tattered gown always find something to hoo... (French) >>

Luck comes to those who look after it.

- Spanish Proverb