More French Proverbs

Fair things are soon snatched away.... >>

Lion-skins were never had cheap.... >>

After the act wishing is in vain.... >>

A churl knows not the work of spurs (i.e., honour).... >>

A guest and a fish after three days are poison.... >>

Other Proverbs

The longer the night lasts, the more our dreams will be.... (Chinese) >>

He who does not speak, God does not hear.... (Spanish) >>

Under a tattered cloak you will generally find a good drinke... (Romanian) >>

A bad thing never dies.... (Spanish) >>

There is no need to bind up one's head before it is broken.... (Italian) >>

From confessors, doctors, and lawyers, do not conceal the truth of your case.

- French Proverb