More French Proverbs

The friendship of great men is like the shadow of a bush, soon gone.... >>

A hundred years is not much, but never is a long while.... >>

If the sky were to fall we should catch plenty of larks.... >>

'Tis a silly sheep that makes the wolf her confessor.... >>

A good cause needs help.... >>

Other Proverbs

Two of a trade can never agree.... (Spanish) >>

Poverty does not destroy virtue, nor does wealth bestow it.... (Spanish) >>

An ounce of wit that's bought Is worth a pound that's taught... (Spanish) >>

Between two Saturday's happen many marvels.... (Spanish) >>

Don't stay long when the husband is not at home... (Spanish) >>

The Emperor of Germany is the king of kings, the King of Spain king of men, the King of France king of asses, the King of England king of devils.

- French Proverb