More French Proverbs

Don't find fault with what you don't understand.... >>

One day is as good as two for him who does everything in its place.... >>

Contrivance is better than force.... >>

Better to have a friend on the road than gold or silver in your purse.... >>

I never saw a silent rich man.... >>

Other Proverbs

He that plants thorns must never expect to gather roses... (English) >>

Mother, marry me, marry me, or the gull will fly away with m... (Spanish) >>

Tell it well, or say nothing.... (Spanish) >>

A good word extinguishes more than a pailful of water.... (Spanish) >>

He that makes one basket can make a hundred.... (Spanish) >>

The most lasting monuments are doubtless paper-monuments.

- French Proverb