Spanish proverbs

Fast as the hare runs, the greyhound outruns her, since he catches her.

You have debts, and make debts still; if you've not lied, lie you will.

When we ask a favour, we say, Madam; when we obtain it, what we please.

Nurse, you are mistress whilst the child sucks, and after that nothing.

From a praying young man, and a fasting old man, God preserve my cloak.

When the summer is winter, and the winter is summer, it is a sorry year.

To find oneself in tight breeches. (Ill at ease--we say in tight boots.)

Poverty is even worse if you have to sleep on the edge of a crowded bed.

Were you at the wedding, Molly? No, mother, but the bride was very fine.

Words will not do for my aunt, for she does not put faith even in deeds.

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