More French Proverbs

No one is expected to achieve the impossible.... >>

He who passes a winter's day passes one of his mortal enemies.... >>

It is in vain for a man to rise early who has the repute of lying in b... >>

Believe that, and drink some water (to wash it down.)... >>

He that would go to sea for pleasure would go to hell for a pastime.... >>

Other Proverbs

If one, two, three say you are an ass, put on a tail.... (Spanish) >>

Go to bed with the lamb, and rise with the lark.... (Spanish) >>

He who hangs out a branch wants to sell his wine.... (Spanish) >>

If folly were a pain, there would be groaning in every house... (Spanish) >>

If you pay what you owe, what you're worth you'll know.... (Spanish) >>

If you're born to be hanged then you'll never be drowned.

- French Proverb