More French Proverbs

It is only idle people who can find time for everything.... >>

No purchase like a gift.... >>

Every one says: My right is good.... >>

He ruins himself in promises, and clears himself by giving nothing.... >>

It is folly to gape against an oven.... >>

Other Proverbs

The rat that knows but one hole is soon caught by the cat.... (Spanish) >>

A friend to everybody is a friend to nobody.... (Spanish) >>

Many kiss hands they would fain see chopped off.... (Spanish) >>

No king was ever a traitor, or pope excommunicated.... (Spanish) >>

When flatterers meet the devil goes to dinner.... (Spanish) >>

If youth but had the knowledge and old age the strength.

- French Proverb