2246 Spanish Proverbs / Page 105
2081. When the devil finds the door shut he goes away.
2082. When the devil says his prayers he wants to cheat you.
2083. When the Devil was sick the Devil a monk would be, When the Devil got well, the devil a monk was he.
2084. When the fields yield not, the saints have not.
2085. When the flatterer pipes, the devil dances.
2086. When the iron is hot, then is the time to strike.
2087. When the old dog barks, he gives counsel.
2088. When the ox falls, there are many that will help to kill him.
2089. When the prior plays cards, what will the monks do?
2090. When the rabbit has escaped, comes advice.
2091. When the river makes no noise, it is either dried up or much swollen.
2092. When the Spaniard sings he is either stupid or without money.
2093. When the spleen increases, the body diminishes.
2094. When the steed is stolen, you shut the stable door.
2095. When the summer is winter, and the winter is summer, it is a sorry year.
2096. When there are two friends to one purse, one sings, the other weeps.
2097. When there is a famine, no bread is stale.
2098. When there is a war between fire and water, fire loses.
2099. When there is real danger, the dogs don't bark.
2100. When they give you the calf, be ready with the halter.