Proverbs I think there are a lot of proverbs which are similar Or they want to say the similar thing in both languages. For example: A diario una manzana es cosa sana.  An apple a day keeps the doctor away. A donde te quieren mucho no vengas a menudo. A constant guest is never welcome.  A palabras necias, oídos sordos. Take no notice of the stupid things people say. A quien no le sobra pan, no crie can. Never spend your money before you have it. A rey muerto, rey puesto. As soon as one goes out the window, another comes in the door. Algo es algo; menos es nada. Half a loaf is better than no bread. Cada uno habla de la feria según le va en ella. Everyone sees things from his / her own point of view.