More French Proverbs

Hang a thief when he's young, and he'll not steal when he's old.... >>

He will not lose his oats for want of braying.... >>

He beat the bushes and another caught the birds.... >>

He gains enough who loses sorrow.... >>

He never was a friend who has ceased to be one.... >>

Other Proverbs

The child is the father of the man.... (American) >>

Be my enemy and go to my mill.... (Spanish) >>

For the want of worthy men they made my father alcade.... (Spanish) >>

After stuffing pears within, drink old wine until they swim.... (Spanish) >>

The well-dressed woman draws her husband away from another w... (Spanish) >>

Don't rely on the label of the bag.

- French Proverb