More French Proverbs

A man of straw is worth a woman of gold.... >>

One never goes so far as when one don't know whither one is going.... >>

A good head does not want for hats.... >>

If wishes were true, shepherds would be kings.... >>

It is good to beat a proud man when he is alone.... >>

Other Proverbs

The noisiest drum has nothing in it but air.... (English) >>

The magistrate's son gets out of every scrape.... (Spanish) >>

He who wants a great deal must not ask for little.... (Italian) >>

Better one "Take this," than two "I will give you."... (Spanish) >>

Choose neither a woman nor linen by candlelight.... (Italian) >>

Punctuality is the sole of business.

- French Proverb