More French Proverbs

People take more pains to be damned than to be saved.... >>

Everything does not fall that totters.... >>

As the man is worth his land is worth.... >>

A person is unlucky who falls on his back and breaks his nose.... >>

A good repast ought to begin with hunger.... >>

Other Proverbs

Honesty is like an icicle; if once it melts that is the end ... (American) >>

Wit's never bought till it's paid for.... (Spanish) >>

Truth and oil, always come to the surface.... (Spanish) >>

Adventures are to the adventurous.... (English) >>

There is no beast so savage but sports with its mate.... (Spanish) >>

Riches run after the rich, and poverty runs after the poor.

- French Proverb