Argentine Proverbs

It's not the gay coat that makes the gentleman.

A good friend is better than a near relation.

The person that learns well also defends himself well.

No woman can make a wise man out of a fool, but every woman can change a wise man into a fool.

A false friend's tongue is sharper than a knife.

A dog that barks all the time gets little attention.

The one who loves you will make you weep.

It's not the fault of the pig, but of the one who scratches his back.

The tongue that belongs to a fake friend is sharper than a knife.

One door is shut, but a thousand are open.

The voice of the people is the will of god.

You praise yourself so much you're never finished.

Woman is like your shadow; follow her, she flies; fly from her, she follows.

What is greatly desired is not believed when it comes.

Two in harmony are in god's company.

If you have a tail of straw, then keep away from the fire.

If a man lends an ear, it's because he, too, wants to speak.

He who loves you will make you weep.

Clear accounts and thick chocolate.

Children's love is like water in a basket.

Abundance breeds arrogance.

A man who develops himself is born twice.

A learned man is twice born.