More French Proverbs

A great estate is not gotten in a few hours.... >>

There are no foolish trades, there are only foolish people.... >>

'Twixt the word and the deed there's a long step.... >>

A man of straw is worth a woman of gold.... >>

A galled horse does not care to be curried.... >>

Other Proverbs

The more acquaintance, the more danger.... (English) >>

Command your wealth, else that will command you.... (Spanish) >>

Either the ass will die, or he that goads it.... (Spanish) >>

The shirt is nearer than the frock.... (Spanish) >>

Colts by falling, and lads by losing, grow prudent.... (Spanish) >>

There are more old drunkards than old doctors.

- French Proverb