More French Proverbs

Gentleness does more than violence.... >>

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

He does a good day's work who rids himself of a fool.... >>

Good nature without prudence is foolishness.... >>

Fair, good, rich, and wise, is a woman four stories high.... >>

Other Proverbs

Where MacGregor sits at the head of the table.... (Spanish) >>

Employ thy time well if thou meanest to get leisure... (Hindu) >>

Better is rule than rent.... (Spanish) >>

The glass-dealer's horses fell out, and he looked on to see ... (Spanish) >>

He who catches one fish is a fisherman.... (Spanish) >>

He may lie boldly who comes from afar.

- French Proverb