More French Proverbs

Words are but sands; 'tis money buys lands.... >>

Princes keep good reckoning, they never lose anything.... >>

One should choose a wife with the ears, rather than with the eyes.... >>

Paper bears anything.... >>

Possession is as good as a title.... >>

Other Proverbs

Opportunities, like eggs, come one at a time.... (American) >>

When it rains in August, it rains honey and wine.... (Spanish) >>

When you go to a strange house knock at the door.... (Spanish) >>

Whither goest thou, sorrow? Whither I am used to go.... (Spanish) >>

Who is your enemy? A man of your own trade.... (Spanish) >>

He that hath a wife is sure of strife.

- French Proverb