More French Proverbs

It won't do to trifle with fire.... >>

Much would have more, and lost all.... >>

It is always well to keep hold of your horse's bridle.... >>

It is not enough to run; one must start in time.... >>

Jealousy is nourished by doubt.... >>

Other Proverbs

The stone is hard and the drop is small, but a hole is made ... (Spanish) >>

It fares ill with the house where the spinning-wheel command... (Spanish) >>

It is better to weep with wise men than to laugh with fools.... (Spanish) >>

He who wants to kill his dog only has to say he is mad.... (Spanish) >>

One does evil enough when one does nothing good... (Greek) >>

Take heed of an enemy reconciled.

- French Proverb