Good words and no deeds are rushes and reeds.
More Spanish Proverbs:
Give a traitor good words and you make him loyal.Spanish
Though you are a prudent old man, do not despise counsel.
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He who has a bad wife can expect no happiness that can be so called.
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He who makes a law should keep it.
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Trouble will rain on those who are already wet.
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He that minds his business at home, will not be accused of taking part in the fray.
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