More French Proverbs

He who carries nothing loses nothing.... >>

A good tale is none the worse for being twice told.... >>

A man who wants bread is ready for anything.... >>

Many a one is good because he can do no mischief.... >>

No one is so generous as he who has nothing to give.... >>

Other Proverbs

If Jack's in love, he's no judge of Jill's beauty... (Yiddish) >>

Not to wish to recover is a mortal symptom.... (Spanish) >>

Feet that are used to move cannot remain quiet.... (Spanish) >>

It is in vain to cast nets in a river where there are no fis... (Spanish) >>

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

Skeptics are never deceived.

- French Proverb