More French Proverbs

Hang a thief when he's young, and he'll not steal when he's old.... >>

The saint who works no cures has few pilgrims to his shrine.... >>

Everything may be bought except day and night.... >>

Fie upon a cloak in fair weather!... >>

He who rides the mule shoes her.... >>

Other Proverbs

Milk the cow that standeth still.... (Spanish) >>

A lame goat will not sleep by day.... (Spanish) >>

He who builds a house, or marries, is left with a lank purse... (Spanish) >>

A great leap gives a great shake.... (Spanish) >>

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

The sheep that is too tame is sucked by too many lambs.

- French Proverb