More French Proverbs

He who quits his place loses it.... >>

It is only good bargains that ruin.... >>

If wishes would bide, beggars would ride.... >>

It is at home, not in public, that one washes his dirty linen.... >>

If you wrestle with a collier you will get a blotch.... >>

Other Proverbs

Make good flour, and do not blow the trumpet.... (Spanish) >>

Two boys are half a boy, and three boys are no boy at all.... (Spanish) >>

A great position entails great responsibility.... (Spanish) >>

Don't send away your cat for being a thief.... (Spanish) >>

Be merry, Shrovetide, for to-morrow thou wilt be ashes.... (Spanish) >>

He that is too much in haste, may stumble on a good road.

- French Proverb