More French Proverbs

Too late the bird cries out when it is caught.... >>

Fair things are soon snatched away.... >>

He who sows virtue reaps fame.... >>

He who does not gain loses.... >>

As the man is worth his land is worth.... >>

Other Proverbs

In case of doubt it is best to lean to the side of mercy... (American) >>

For the want of worthy men they made my father alcade.... (Spanish) >>

Do not steal a loaf from him that kneads and bakes.... (Spanish) >>

For better for worse they have married me.... (Spanish) >>

Husband, don't see; wife, be blind.... (Spanish) >>

In the forehead and the eye The lecture of the mind doth lie.

- French Proverb