More French Proverbs

A covetous woman deserves a swindling gallant.... >>

Hasten leisurely.... >>

Good land should not be quitted for a bad landlord.... >>

Long talk makes short days.... >>

He slumbers enough who does nothing.... >>

Other Proverbs

If thou canst not see the bottom, wade not.... (English) >>

Praise a maid in the morning, and the weather at night.... (Italian) >>

Poverty is no sin, but it is a branch of roguery.... (Spanish) >>

Him who errs, forgive once, but never twice.... (Spanish) >>

Do not fret for news, it will grow old and you will know it.... (Spanish) >>

Give him a foot and he'll take four.

- French Proverb