A Dictionary of Spanish ProverbsE. Lumley, 1834 - 391 Seiten |
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... quien quiera , el fuerte espera.— “ Let him attack who will , the strong wait . " - Alluding , that there is greater valour in watching with coolness the approach of danger , than in rush- ing into it . 3 A confession castañeta ...
... quien quiera , el fuerte espera.— “ Let him attack who will , the strong wait . " - Alluding , that there is greater valour in watching with coolness the approach of danger , than in rush- ing into it . 3 A confession castañeta ...
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... quien es cada uno.— " With garlick and pure wine you will soon see what every man is . " - The Spaniards apply this proverb to mixed parties , who wish to know one another - supposing the vulgar will use garlick , AG 13 AJ "9 ...
... quien es cada uno.— " With garlick and pure wine you will soon see what every man is . " - The Spaniards apply this proverb to mixed parties , who wish to know one another - supposing the vulgar will use garlick , AG 13 AJ "9 ...
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... quien à cavallo pasa la puente . " He who rides over a bridge on horseback , sees death before him . " - To be un- derstood of a narrow bridge , without parapets , of which there are many in Spain . A los osados , ayuda la fortuna ...
... quien à cavallo pasa la puente . " He who rides over a bridge on horseback , sees death before him . " - To be un- derstood of a narrow bridge , without parapets , of which there are many in Spain . A los osados , ayuda la fortuna ...
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... change was wrought , " You'll find it his misfortune , not his fault . " ADDISON . A manos lavadas Dios les dà que coman.- " God feeds those who have clean hands . ” Amanse su saña , quien por si mismo se engaña.— 38 AM AM.
... change was wrought , " You'll find it his misfortune , not his fault . " ADDISON . A manos lavadas Dios les dà que coman.- " God feeds those who have clean hands . ” Amanse su saña , quien por si mismo se engaña.— 38 AM AM.
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John Collins (merchant.) Amanse su saña , quien por si mismo se engaña.— " He who cheats himself must cool his pas- sion . " - It alludes to persons who are angry with others , after having committed some foolish action , by which their ...
John Collins (merchant.) Amanse su saña , quien por si mismo se engaña.— " He who cheats himself must cool his pas- sion . " - It alludes to persons who are angry with others , after having committed some foolish action , by which their ...
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