More French Proverbs

Great thieves always have their sleeves full of gags.... >>

Fair things are soon snatched away.... >>

He who holds his tongue does not commit himself.... >>

The night brings counsel.... >>

If wishes would bide, beggars would ride.... >>

Other Proverbs

The devil places a pillow for a drunken man to fall upon.... (Canadian) >>

If the eyes don't see, the heart won't break.... (Spanish) >>

Debts are like children; the smaller they are the more noise... (Spanish) >>

Who sows thorns should not go barefoot.... (Italian) >>

Please the eye, and pick the purse.... (Spanish) >>

A jackfish does more than a letter of recommendation.

- French Proverb