More French Proverbs

Maturity consists of no longer being taken in by oneself.... >>

The saint who works no cures has few pilgrims to his shrine.... >>

Rebukes ought not to have a grain more of salt than of sugar.... >>

Reasonings banish reason.... >>

Parsley seed goes nine times to the Devil.... >>

Other Proverbs

A girl draws more than a rope.... (Spanish) >>

Pride is said to be the last vice the good man gets clear of... (American) >>

Fancy surpasses beauty.... (Spanish) >>

The Jew ruins himself with passovers, the Moor with wedding ... (Spanish) >>

Nae man can baith sup an'blaw thegither.... (Spanish) >>

He that hath a wife is sure of strife.

- French Proverb