More French Proverbs

The first comer grinds first.... >>

He was slain that had warning, not he that took it.... >>

He plays well that wins.... >>

Empty casks make the most noise.... >>

A spaniel, a wife, and a walnut tree, The more you beat 'em the better... >>

Other Proverbs

Let the dog bark so he don't bite me.... (Spanish) >>

The darkest hour is that before the dawn.... (English) >>

Who wings, drives away care.... (Spanish) >>

To every evil doer his evil day.... (Spanish) >>

Experience is a comb which nature gives us when we are bald.... (Chinese) >>

A great estate is not gotten in a few hours.

- French Proverb