More French Proverbs

The leaves fall before the tree dies.... >>

But for all that the honest man has not got his purse.... >>

A good thing can be twice, nay, even thrice spoken.... >>

It is only the first bottle that is dear.... >>

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

Other Proverbs

According to the custom of Aragon, good service, bad guerdon... (Spanish) >>

Wild ducks and tomorrow both come without calling.... (Russian) >>

Peace makes plenty.... (English) >>

A small family is soon provided for.... (English) >>

Absence sharpens love; presence strengthens it.... (English) >>

Children are what they are made.

- French Proverb