More French Proverbs

No one will get a bargain he does not ask for.... >>

The sea refuses no river.... >>

Take down a rogue from the gallows and he will hang you up.... >>

Many are esteemed, only because they are not known.... >>

Shoemakers are always the worst shod.... >>

Other Proverbs

Today is yesterday's pupil.... (Spanish) >>

Better a quiet death than a public misfortune.... (Spanish) >>

Call me not fortunate till you see me buried.... (Spanish) >>

Giving alms never lessens the purse.... (Spanish) >>

From a praying young man, and a fasting old man, God preserv... (Spanish) >>

A noble prince or king never has a coin to bless himself.

- French Proverb