More French Proverbs

No one will get a bargain he does not ask for.... >>

A good beast heats with eating.... >>

A pleasant companion on a journey is as good as a postchaise.... >>

Dress slowly when you are in a hurry.... >>

A great fortune in the hands of a fool is a great misfortune.... >>

Other Proverbs

The difference is wide that the sheets will not decide.... (English) >>

When they give you the calf, be ready with the halter.... (Spanish) >>

When you can't get bread, oat-cakes are not amiss.... (Spanish) >>

Where there is a sea there are pirates... (Spanish) >>

Where the heart is past hope, the face is past shame.... (Spanish) >>

The balance in doing its office knows neither gold nor lead.

- French Proverb