Famous quotes containing the words spanish, fly and/or tip:
“As the Spanish proverb says, “He who would bring home the wealth of the Indies, must carry the wealth of the Indies with him.” So it is in travelling; a man must carry knowledge with him, if he would bring home knowledge.”
—Samuel Johnson (1709–1784)
“her secret was as safe
as a fly in an outhouse.”
—Anne Sexton (1928–1974)
“When words reach the tip of your tongue, hold back half of them.”
—Chinese proverb.