More French Proverbs

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

After mischance every one is wise.... >>

Every art requires the whole person.... >>

All the treasures of earth cannot bring back one lost moment.... >>

He that leaves certainty and sticks to chance, When fools pipe he may ... >>

Other Proverbs

No rose is without thorns.... (Afghan) >>

A man is as old as he feels, and a woman as old as she looks... (English) >>

Under a gold sheath a leaden knife.... (Spanish) >>

When a goose dances, and a fool versifies, there is sport.... (Spanish) >>

To a depraved taste sweet is bitter.... (Spanish) >>

A cow from afar gives plenty of milk.

- French Proverb