More French Proverbs

You cannot make an ass drink if he is not thirsty.... >>

A good swordsman is never quarrelsome.... >>

A great estate is not gotten in a few hours.... >>

A civil denial is better than a rude grant.... >>

Don't talk Latin before the Franciscans.... >>

Other Proverbs

A murder may be forgiven, an affront never.... (Chinese) >>

Coward against coward, the assailant conquers.... (Spanish) >>

Salt split is never all gathered.... (Spanish) >>

A boaster and a liar are cousins.... (Spanish) >>

Don't offer me advice; give me money.... (Spanish) >>

Better a good dinner than a fine coat.

- French Proverb