The words of Spain

Spain — quotes, proverbs & wisdom

Real words from the people of Spain, each with a verified source. New quotes are added as each is fact-checked.

“He who rises early, God helps.”

A quien madruga, Dios le ayuda.

Source: Traditional Spain proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“Flies do not enter a closed mouth.”

En boca cerrada no entran moscas.

Source: Traditional Spain proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“A bird in the hand is worth more than a hundred flying.”

Más vale pájaro en mano que ciento volando.

Source: Traditional Spain proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“There is no evil that does not come for a good reason.”

No hay mal que por bien no venga.

Source: Traditional Spain proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“Raise crows and they will peck out your eyes.”

Cría cuervos y te sacarán los ojos.

Source: Traditional Spain proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“A barking dog seldom bites.”

Perro ladrador, poco mordedor.

Source: Traditional Spain proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“Do not look at the teeth of a gift horse.”

A caballo regalado no le mires el diente.

Source: Traditional Spain proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“Tell me who you walk with, and I will tell you who you are.”

Dime con quién andas y te diré quién eres.

Source: Traditional Spain proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“He who grasps too much holds little tightly.”

Quien mucho abarca, poco aprieta.

Source: Traditional Spain proverb, public-domain oral tradition

“Eyes that do not see, heart that does not feel.”

Ojos que no ven, corazón que no siente.

Source: Traditional Spain proverb, public-domain oral tradition