At twenty a man will be a peacock, at thirty a lion, at forty a camel, at fifty a serpent, at sixty a dog, at seventy a monkey, and at eighty nothing. (Spanish Proverb)
An inch in a sword, or a palm in a lance, is a great advantage. (Spanish Proverb)
Abbot of Carcuela, you eat up the pot and ask for the pipkin. (Spanish Proverb)
A son-in-law and a pig will show you the way only once. (Spanish Proverb)