More French Proverbs

By candle-light a goat looks like a lady.... >>

The miser and the pig are of no use till dead.... >>

A good swimmer is not safe against drowning.... >>

A woman who accepts, sells herself; a woman who gives, surrenders.... >>

Bees touch no fading flowers.... >>

Other Proverbs

Though your bloodhound be gentle, don't bite him on the lip.... (Spanish) >>

A great leap gives a great shake.... (Spanish) >>

It's not worth crying over spilt milk.... (Spanish) >>

Beware of a reconciled friend as of the devil.... (Spanish) >>

He cannot find water in the sea.... (Spanish) >>

A fool's head never whitens.

- French Proverb