More French Proverbs

Better be an old man's darling than a young man's slave.... >>

It is always well to keep hold of your horse's bridle.... >>

A wise man may learn of a fool.... >>

A woman and a melon are hard to choose.... >>

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

Other Proverbs

Who is to carry the cat to the water?... (Spanish) >>

Gratefulness is the poor man's payment.... (English) >>

Whither shall the ox go, where he will not have to plough?... (Spanish) >>

Never squat with your spurs on... (Japanese) >>

Better wear out shoes than sheets.... (English) >>

Poverty is a sort of leprosy.

- French Proverb