More French Proverbs

Death takes the poor man's cow and the rich man's child.... >>

He who comes from afar may lie without fear of contradiction as he is ... >>

He carries fire in one hand, water in the other.... >>

Never cross a bridge till you come to it.... >>

A father is a banker provided by nature.... >>

Other Proverbs

Man is greater than the tools he invents.... (American) >>

Confession is the first step to repentance.... (English) >>

When the cat's away the rats will play.... (Spanish) >>

Better the devil you know than the devil you don't know.... (English) >>

Who is your enemy? A man of your own trade.... (Spanish) >>

A rich man is never ugly in the eyes of a girl.

- French Proverb