More French Proverbs

Though the fool waits, the day does not.... >>

It is too late for the bird to scream when it is caught.... >>

He who quits his place loses it.... >>

He who lives long knows what pain is.... >>

Ignorance is bliss... >>

Other Proverbs

As are the times, so are the manners.... (Spanish) >>

Don't shake the tree when the pears fall off themselves... (Biblical) >>

Abbot of Carcuela, you eat up the pot and ask for the pipkin... (Spanish) >>

A handsome man is not quite poor.... (Spanish) >>

Don't scuffle with the potter, for he makes money by the dam... (Spanish) >>

Anoint a villain and he will prick you, prick a villain and he will anoint you.

- French Proverb