More French Proverbs

He who looks not before finds himself behind.... >>

It is just that the priest should live by the altar.... >>

In calm water every ship has a good captain.... >>

It is in vain to lean the ox to the water if he is not thirsty.... >>

'Twixt the word and the deed there's a long step.... >>

Other Proverbs

Avoid the evil, and it will avoid thee... (Arabic) >>

It is the great north wind that made the Vikings... (Italian) >>

A poor man is all schemes.... (Spanish) >>

A blind man's stroke, which raises a dust from beneath water... (Spanish) >>

A hangman is a good trade, he doth his work by daylight.... (Spanish) >>

Better be mad with all the world than wise alone.

- French Proverb