More French Proverbs

Poverty is a sort of leprosy.... >>

Money makes dogs dance.... >>

Sussex won't be druv.... >>

Never choose your women or linen by candlelight.... >>

The busiest men have the most leisure.... >>

Other Proverbs

Peralvillo justice: hang a man first and try him afterwards.... (Spanish) >>

When the pigeons go abenting, the farmers go lamenting.... (English) >>

When ill-luck sleeps, let no one wake her.... (Spanish) >>

After dark all cats are leopards... (English) >>

Kill not the goose that lays the golden eggs.... (English) >>

The gown is hers that wears it; and the world is his who enjoys it.

- French Proverb