More French Proverbs

Little brooks make great rivers.... >>

After me the deluge.... >>

A covetous woman deserves a swindling gallant.... >>

Dreams go by contraries.... >>

A man who wants bread is ready for anything.... >>

Other Proverbs

Never marry a widow unless her first husband was hanged.... (Spanish) >>

Every man has one black patch, and some have two.... (American) >>

Talk of the devil and he is sure to appear.... (English) >>

An illiterate king is a crowned ass.... (English) >>

Deceive the rich and powerful if you will, but don't insult ... (English) >>

He who does not bait his hook fishes in vain.

- French Proverb