More French Proverbs

You cannot make an ass drink if he is not thirsty.... >>

A man well mounted is always proud.... >>

God gives the cold according to the cloth.... >>

He who rides on the giant's shoulders sees further than he who carries... >>

He is the more obstinate for being advised.... >>

Other Proverbs

Though you are a prudent old man, do not despise counsel.... (Spanish) >>

He who knows nothing doubts nothing... (Italian) >>

I don't count them to you, wife, but a hog makes twelve pudd... (Spanish) >>

The most cautious passes for the most chaste.... (Spanish) >>

Rather mulberry than almond. (The almond-tree is in blossom ... (Spanish) >>

A fool's voice is known by a multitude of words.

- French Proverb