More French Proverbs

An apothecary ought not to be long a cuckold.... >>

'Tis a long day a day without bread.... >>

A man may threaten yet be afraid.... >>

A foolish judge passes brief sentence.... >>

'Twixt the cup and the lip there's many a slip.... >>

Other Proverbs

It is not the hook or the rod, but the bait that lures.... (Spanish) >>

To him that watches, everything is revealed.... (Spanish) >>

To deceive a diplomat speak the truth, he has no experience ... (German) >>

To forget a wrong is the best revenge.... (Spanish) >>

Make hay while the sun shines.... (English) >>

Nothing is had for nothing.

- French Proverb