More French Proverbs

One can't hinder the wind from blowing.... >>

The last comers are often the masters.... >>

Muddy springs will have muddy streams.... >>

One must talk soothingly to the dog until one has passed him.... >>

One candle for St. Michael, and another for his devil.... >>

Other Proverbs

Tomorrow is often the busiest day of the week.... (Spanish) >>

He who has to deal with a blockhead has need of much brains.... (Spanish) >>

Losers are always in the wrong.... (Spanish) >>

If you eat it up at supper, you cannot have it for breakfast... (Spanish) >>

For evil tongues, scissors.... (Spanish) >>

Horses run after benefices and asses get them.

- French Proverb