More French Proverbs

Hang a thief when he's young, and he'll not steal when he's old.... >>

A clear conscience is a good pillow.... >>

A woman's tongue is her sword, and she does not let it rust.... >>

It will not do to keep holidays before they come.... >>

He who begins and does not finish loses his labour.... >>

Other Proverbs

He who says what he likes will hear what he does not like.... (English) >>

Where one door is shut another opens.... (Spanish) >>

Walk until the blood appears on the cheek, but not the sweat... (Spanish) >>

To deceive a diplomat speak the truth, he has no experience ... (German) >>

Take the bitter with the sweet.... (American) >>

A dog may look at a bishop.

- French Proverb