More French Proverbs

A jackfish does more than a letter of recommendation.... >>

He that that hath a head of wax must not approach the fire.... >>

As the man is worth his land is worth.... >>

People lend only to the rich.... >>

Dreams go by contraries.... >>

Other Proverbs

Whom the gods would destroy, they first make mad.... (Spanish) >>

Fools and obstinate men make rich lawyers.... (Spanish) >>

The threshold says nothing but what it hears of the hinge.... (Spanish) >>

Talk of sporting, and buy game in the market.... (Spanish) >>

The buyer has need of a hundred eyes. the seller but one.... (Spanish) >>

All is luck or ill luck in this world.

- French Proverb