More French Proverbs

When the words are said, the holy water is made.... >>

Better a good dinner than a fine coat.... >>

Always in love, never married.... >>

All the treasures of earth cannot bring back one lost moment.... >>

The blade wears out the sheath.... >>

Other Proverbs

Every day cannot be a feast of lanterns.... (Chinese) >>

One stroke on the nail and a hundred on the horseshoe.... (Spanish) >>

Go not with every ailment to the doctor, with every plea to ... (Spanish) >>

A turn of the key is better than the conscience of a friar.... (Spanish) >>

A Portuguese apprentice who can't sew, yet would be cutting ... (Spanish) >>

Remember that everyone you meet is afraid of something, loves something, and has lost something.

- French Proverb