More French Proverbs

If wishes would bide, beggars would ride.... >>

Why buy a cow if you can get the milk for free.... >>

One always returns to one's first love.... >>

Lion-skins were never had cheap.... >>

Love does wonders, but money makes marriage.... >>

Other Proverbs

The sharper soon cheats the covetous man.... (Spanish) >>

No flies light on a boiling pot.... (Spanish) >>

He who would take must give.... (Spanish) >>

If I am a fool, put your finger in my mouth.... (Spanish) >>

He who keeps his own secret avoids much mischief.... (Spanish) >>

At Shrove-tide every one had need of his frying-pan.

- French Proverb