More French Proverbs

The law says what the king pleases.... >>

Do not abstain from sowing for fear of the pigeons.... >>

Ignorance is bliss... >>

John has been to school to learn to be a fool.... >>

It is better to leave the child's nose dirty than wring it off.... >>

Other Proverbs

From a silent man, and a dog that does not bark, deliver us.... (Spanish) >>

He loses his market who has nothing to sell.... (Spanish) >>

For whom does the blind man's wife adorn herself?... (Spanish) >>

If you would live healthy, be old early... (Benjamin Franklin) >>

We are as the king, only not as rich.... (Spanish) >>

The word of honour of a gentleman--another pledge would be better.

- French Proverb