More French Proverbs

Better be an old man's darling than a young man's slave.... >>

Hares are not caught by the sound of the drum.... >>

It is not the greatest beauties that inspire the most profound passion... >>

God alone understands fools.... >>

He who bestirs himself sucks up, he who lies still dries up.... >>

Other Proverbs

When you are on the road speak not ill of your enemy.... (Spanish) >>

He who has both money and bread, may choose with whom his da... (Spanish) >>

He who threatens to strike, and does not, is afraid.... (Spanish) >>

I thought to cross myself, and I put out my eye.... (Spanish) >>

Every cock is proud on his own dung hill.... (Spanish) >>

But may not truth in laughing guise be dressed?

- French Proverb