More French Proverbs

Misfortune upon misfortune is not wholesome.... >>

He needs say nothing about the score who pays nothing.... >>

He that stays in the valley will not get over the hill.... >>

At Shrove-tide every one had need of his frying-pan.... >>

A man at five may be a fool at fifteen.... >>

Other Proverbs

Don't run too far, you will have to return the same distance... (Jewish) >>

The sharper soon cheats the covetous man.... (Spanish) >>

The hen lays upon an egg.... (Spanish) >>

The mare's kicks are caresses to the horse.... (Spanish) >>

Every one feels the cold according as he is clad.... (Spanish) >>

The bird ought not to soil its own nest.

- French Proverb