More French Proverbs

Possession is nine tenths of the law.... >>

Don't talk Latin before the Franciscans.... >>

Borrows must not be choosers.... >>

He may lie boldly who comes from afar.... >>

An old rat is a brave rat.... >>

Other Proverbs

The paunch warm, the foot sleepy.... (Spanish) >>

The woman cries before the wedding and the man after... (German) >>

He loses his market who has nothing to sell.... (Spanish) >>

From snow, whether baked or boiled, you will get nothing but... (Spanish) >>

He who rides behind another does not saddle when he will.... (Spanish) >>

Of two lookers on one is sure to become a player.

- French Proverb