More French Proverbs

When the cage is ready the bird is flown.... >>

Some think they have done when they are only beginning.... >>

The cobbler always wears the worst shoes.... >>

One does not always hit what one aims at.... >>

Saint cannot if God will not.... >>

Other Proverbs

What is in use, wants no excuse.... (Spanish) >>

If you can't lick 'em, join 'em... (Jewish) >>

Judge not the horse by his saddle... (Chinese) >>

There is but one good mother-in-law and she is dead... (English) >>

Govern a family as you would cook a small fish - very gently... (Chinese) >>

Rebukes ought not to have a grain more of salt than of sugar.

- French Proverb