More French Proverbs

Upon a slight pretext the wolf takes the sheep.... >>

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

He is the wisest man who does not think himself so.... >>

'Tis a long day a day without bread.... >>

Great talkers, little doers.... >>

Other Proverbs

We may give advice, but we cannot give conduct.... (American) >>

Ask not after a good man's pedigree.... (Spanish) >>

For the want of worthy men they made my father alcade.... (Spanish) >>

A blind man's wife needs no paint.... (Spanish) >>

A rose too often smelled loses its fragrance.... (Spanish) >>

The greatest burdens are not the gainfullest.

- French Proverb