More French Proverbs

He never did a good day's work who went grumblingly about it.... >>

No one is so generous as he who has nothing to give.... >>

A civil question deserves a civil answer.... >>

A good tale is none the worse for being twice told.... >>

A colt you may break, but an old horse you never can.... >>

Other Proverbs

We are as the king, only not as rich.... (Spanish) >>

Michael is quits; he lost a ducat and gained a rabbit.... (Spanish) >>

It is better to be born a beggar than a fool.... (Spanish) >>

A monkey remains a monkey, though dressed in silk.... (Spanish) >>

Don't stay long when the husband is not at home... (Spanish) >>

People lend only to the rich.

- French Proverb