More French Proverbs

One meets his destiny often in the road he takes to avoid it.... >>

A father is a banker provided by nature.... >>

It is not the greatest beauties that inspire the most profound passion... >>

Between promising and giving a man should marry his daughter.... >>

Good watching drives away ill-luck.... >>

Other Proverbs

A runaway monk never praises his monastery.... (Italian) >>

When you go to a strange house knock at the door.... (Spanish) >>

Plenty know good ale, but don't know much after that.... (English) >>

Luck has a slender anchorage.... (English) >>

Leaves enough, but few grapes.... (American) >>

The noise is so great one cannot hear God thunder.

- French Proverb