More French Proverbs

Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.... >>

No one is so generous as he who has nothing to give.... >>

Nine tailors make a man.... >>

Nothing is had for nothing.... >>

Love subdues everything except the recreant's heart.... >>

Other Proverbs

When the fox preaches, look to the geese... (Ethiopian) >>

Covetousness bursts the bag.... (Spanish) >>

No revenge is more honourable than the one not taken.... (Spanish) >>

Spread the table and contention will cease... (Italian) >>

An ass with her colt goes not straight to the mill.... (Spanish) >>

An ounce of luck is worth a pound of wisdom.

- French Proverb