More French Proverbs

Honour blossoms on the grave.... >>

A gilt bridle for an old mule.... >>

Misfortune upon misfortune is not wholesome.... >>

He pays dear for honey who licks it off thorns.... >>

Great wits meet.... >>

Other Proverbs

Every cask smells of the wine it contained.... (Spanish) >>

We are usually the best men when in the worst health.... (English) >>

A good paymaster is keeper of other men's purses.... (Spanish) >>

A short horse is soon curried.... (Spanish) >>

Not to wish to recover is a mortal symptom.... (Spanish) >>

A man may bear till his back breaks.

- French Proverb