More French Proverbs

A rich man is never ugly in the eyes of a girl.... >>

'Tis everywhere the same as here.... >>

No one is so generous as he who has nothing to give.... >>

A mansion pulled down is half built up again.... >>

Don't talk Latin before the Franciscans.... >>

Other Proverbs

Procrastination is the thief of time.... (Spanish) >>

Where man is not, nature is barren.... (Spanish) >>

A mistress in a high place is not a bad thing.... (Spanish) >>

God gives wings to the ant that she may perish the sooner.... (Spanish) >>

Drink wine upon figs.... (Spanish) >>

A cake eaten in peace, is worth two in trouble.

- French Proverb