More French Proverbs

There are more old drunkards than old doctors.... >>

Parsley seed goes nine times to the Devil.... >>

Misfortune comes on horseback and goes away on foot.... >>

God gives the cold according to the cloth.... >>

It is well to fly low on account of the branches.... >>

Other Proverbs

Three who held each other are as good as six.... (Spanish) >>

Poverty is not a crime.... (Spanish) >>

From long journeys long lies.... (Spanish) >>

If you want good service, serve yourself.... (Spanish) >>

I a lazy lout, you a lazy lout, marry me, Antonia.... (Spanish) >>

Every one preaches for his own saint.

- French Proverb