More French Proverbs

You often meet your fate on the road you take to avoid it.... >>

Good blood will never lie.... >>

Follow the river and you will reach the sea.... >>

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

He who threatens is afraid.... >>

Other Proverbs

Every cask smells of the wine it contained.... (Spanish) >>

He who greases his wheels, helps his oxen.... (Spanish) >>

Discreet stops make speedy journeys.... (Spanish) >>

Put your money where your mouth is.... (American) >>

The paunch warm, the foot sleepy.... (Spanish) >>

He that lets his fish escape, may cast his net often yet never catch it again.

- French Proverb