More French Proverbs

The town that parleys is half surrendered.... >>

Every one preaches for his own saint.... >>

Bells call to church but do not enter.... >>

After me the deluge.... >>

A pig's life, short and sweet.... >>

Other Proverbs

Take hold of a good minute.... (Spanish) >>

An ant may well destroy a whole dam... (Chinese) >>

He who has a good wife can bear any evil.... (Spanish) >>

A monkey remains a monkey, though dressed in silk.... (Spanish) >>

Tell not all you know, believe not all your hear, do not all... (Italian) >>

A clown enriched knows neither relation nor friend.

- French Proverb