A man that is lean, not from hunger, is harder than brass.
More Spanish Proverbs:
Don't scuffle with the potter, for he makes money by the damage.Spanish
Enjoy your little while the fool seeks for more.
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Fond of lawsuits, little wealth; fond of doctors, little health; fond of friars, little honour.
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Take away the motive, and the sin is taken away.
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His bread fell into the honey.
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Nothing is lost on a journey by stopping to pray or to feed your horse.
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