More French Proverbs

Misfortune comes on horseback and goes away on foot.... >>

A young angel, an old devil.... >>

It is loving too much to die of love.... >>

'Twixt the word and the deed there's a long step.... >>

'Tis sweet at certain times to drop the sage.... >>

Other Proverbs

Land was never lost for want of an heir.... (Italian) >>

Accusing the times is but excusing ourselves.... (English) >>

Only mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the noonday sun... (Chinese) >>

Do not be in a hurry to tie what you cannot untie.... (English) >>

The bait hides the hook.... (English) >>

Rage avails less than courage.

- French Proverb