More French Proverbs

Better be an old man's darling than a young man's slave.... >>

Youth must be served.... >>

A bellyfull of gluttony will never study willingly.... >>

It is in vain to lean the ox to the water if he is not thirsty.... >>

He needs say nothing about the score who pays nothing.... >>

Other Proverbs

When the flatterer pipes, the devil dances.... (Spanish) >>

So wise, so young, they say, do ne'er live long.... (Spanish) >>

Lip courtesy avails much and costs little.... (Spanish) >>

Mother, marry me, marry me, or the gull will fly away with m... (Spanish) >>

A man that is lean, not from hunger, is harder than brass.... (Spanish) >>

Good blood will never lie.

- French Proverb