More French Proverbs

Misfortune upon misfortune is not wholesome.... >>

A father is a banker provided by nature.... >>

It is not enough to run; one must start in time.... >>

Fear is a great inventor.... >>

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

Other Proverbs

When drink enters, wisdom departs.... (Spanish) >>

The glass-dealer's horses fell out, and he looked on to see ... (Spanish) >>

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

Covetousness bursts the bag.... (Spanish) >>

He knows it as well as his Lord's Prayer.... (Spanish) >>

Cherries are bitter to the glutted blackbird.

- French Proverb