More French Proverbs

There is no spite like that of a proud beggar.... >>

Glutton: one who digs his grave with his teeth.... >>

From short pleasure long repentance.... >>

Hatred watches while friendship sleeps.... >>

He who can give has many a good neighbour.... >>

Other Proverbs

There's no fun in physics, but a good deal of physics in fun... (American) >>

May as well be hanged for a sheep as a lamb.... (English) >>

Take a hair of the dog that has bitten you.... (English) >>

When the child cuts its teeth, death is on the watch.... (Spanish) >>

Two cannot fall out if one does not choose.... (Spanish) >>

Nothing to be got without pains but poverty.

- French Proverb