More French Proverbs

Wishes never filled the bag.... >>

A bellyful is a bellyful.... >>

But may not truth in laughing guise be dressed?... >>

A door must either be open or shut.... >>

A father is a banker provided by nature.... >>

Other Proverbs

Death pays all debts.... (English) >>

For all one's early rising, it dawns none the sooner.... (Spanish) >>

Ask not after a good man's pedigree.... (Spanish) >>

A daily guest is a thief in the kitchen.... (Spanish) >>

A bad wound may be cured, bad repute kills.... (Spanish) >>

He who comes from afar may lie without fear of contradiction as he is sure to be listened to with the utmost attention.

- French Proverb