More French Proverbs

He pulls at a long rope who desires another's death.... >>

One candle for St. Michael, and another for his devil.... >>

He, who more than he is worth doth spend, E'en makes a rope, his life ... >>

He puts his sickle into another man's harvest.... >>

An apple a day keeps the doctor away.... >>

Other Proverbs

A bad wound may be cured, bad repute kills.... (Spanish) >>

Who travels for love finds a thousand miles not longer than ... (Arabian) >>

A horseshoe that clatters wants a nail.... (Spanish) >>

He who sows peas on the highway does not get all the pods in... (Greek) >>

He who doubts nothing knows nothing.... (Spanish) >>

A beggar is never out of his road.

- French Proverb