More French Proverbs

Anger is a bad counsellor.... >>

Words are but sands; 'tis money buys lands.... >>

A man assailed is half overcome.... >>

A rich man is never ugly in the eyes of a girl.... >>

A noble prince or king never has a coin to bless himself.... >>

Other Proverbs

Familiarity breeds contempt.... (English) >>

Do not lose honour through fear.... (Spanish) >>

Friday pretexts for not fasting (meaning pleas of indisposit... (Spanish) >>

Dance to the tune that is played.... (Spanish) >>

God gives wings to the ant that she may perish the sooner.... (Spanish) >>

It is pleasant enough going afoot when you lead your horse by the bridle.

- French Proverb