More French Proverbs

The meaning is best known to the speaker.... >>

Fortune can take from us only what she has given us.... >>

He who wants to travel far takes care of his beast.... >>

It is not enough to have cabbage, one must have something to grease it... >>

He who does not gain loses.... >>

Other Proverbs

Beggars must not be choosers.... (Spanish) >>

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

Procrastination is the thief of time.... (Spanish) >>

Do not lengthen the quarrel while there is an opportunity of... (Chinese) >>

Sea sickness is like dying several separate deaths... (English) >>

One may better steal a horse than another look over the hedge.

- French Proverb