More French Proverbs

Take heed of an ox before. an ass behind, and a monk on all sides.... >>

'Twixt the cup and the lip there's many a slip.... >>

After mischance every one is wise.... >>

It is easier to abstain than to restrain.... >>

One should choose a wife with the ears, rather than with the eyes.... >>

Other Proverbs

He who comes first grinds first.... (Spanish) >>

An oak is not felled at one blow.... (Spanish) >>

War with all the world, and peace with England.... (Spanish) >>

He who sows peas on the highway does not get all the pods in... (Greek) >>

Those who have fine clothes in their chests can wear rags.... (Italian) >>

At the king's court every one for himself.

- French Proverb