More French Proverbs

He who quits his place loses it.... >>

'Tis sweet at certain times to drop the sage.... >>

But may not truth in laughing guise be dressed?... >>

Light burdens borne far become heavy.... >>

A covetous woman deserves a swindling gallant.... >>

Other Proverbs

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

The well-fed sheep makes a cloak of its tail.... (Spanish) >>

The beast that goes well is never without some one to try hi... (Spanish) >>

Sour wine, old bacon, and rye bread keep a house rich.... (Spanish) >>

Abundance, like want, ruins many... (Romanian) >>

Love, a cough, and smoke will not remain secret.

- French Proverb