More French Proverbs

Who is born of a cat will run after mice. (An illusion to one of Aesop... >>

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

He who passes a winter's day passes one of his mortal enemies.... >>

He knows enough who knows how to live and keep his own counsel.... >>

Fair, good, rich, and wise, is a woman four stories high.... >>

Other Proverbs

An idle mind is the devil's workshop.... (English) >>

For evil tongues, scissors.... (Spanish) >>

Praise a maid in the morning, and the weather at night.... (Italian) >>

All's not lost that's in danger.... (Spanish) >>

Adversity makes a man wise, not rich... (Romanian) >>

A miserly father makes a prodigal man.

- French Proverb