More French Proverbs

A silver hammer breaks an iron door.... >>

All the treasures of earth cannot bring back one lost moment.... >>

Were if not for "if" and "but," we should all be rich for ever.... >>

By biting and scratching cats and dogs come together.... >>

Better be a coward than foolhardy.... >>

Other Proverbs

On dry land even brackish water is good.... (Spanish) >>

The Gods cannot help those who do not seize opportunities.... (Chinese) >>

Like Banbury tinkers that in mending one hole make three.... (Spanish) >>

A tree often transplanted neither grows nor thrives.... (Spanish) >>

Hunger and cold give a man up to his enemy.... (Spanish) >>

Gratitude is the least of virtues, but ingratitude the worst of vices.

- French Proverb