More French Proverbs

Love teaches even asses to dance.... >>

It is in vain to lean the ox to the water if he is not thirsty.... >>

He who looks not before finds himself behind.... >>

'Tis sweet at certain times to drop the sage.... >>

Bad news has wings.... >>

Other Proverbs

The lion's not half so fierce as he's painted.... (Spanish) >>

The old ox plows a straight furrow.... (English) >>

Mildness governs more than anger.... (Spanish) >>

Never ask of him who has, but of him you know wishes you wel... (Spanish) >>

Like a collier's sack, bad without and worse within.... (Spanish) >>

A sin concealed is half pardoned (meaning when care is taken to conceal the scandal).

- French Proverb