More French Proverbs

He who does nothing does ill.... >>

To grow rich one has only to turn his back on God.... >>

Great talkers are not great doers.... >>

He sups ill who eats up all at dinner.... >>

Example is the greatest of all seducers.... >>

Other Proverbs

The cross on his breast, and the devil in his acts.... (Spanish) >>

Better a mouse in the pot than no meat at all... (Turkish) >>

He who eats and puts by, has sufficient for two meals.... (Spanish) >>

All sunshine makes the desert... (Greek) >>

A hangman is a good trade, he doth his work by daylight.... (Spanish) >>

It is merry in hall when beards wag all.

- French Proverb