More French Proverbs

From bishop to turn miller.... >>

The devil often lurks behind the cross.... >>

A man travels as far in a day as a snail in a hundred years.... >>

At Shrove-tide every one had need of his frying-pan.... >>

He never did a good day's work who went grumblingly about it.... >>

Other Proverbs

To a depraved taste sweet is bitter.... (Spanish) >>

Do not stand in a place of danger trusting in miracles... (African(zulu)) >>

The Devil's children have the Devil's luck.... (English) >>

Though the sun shines, leave not your cloak at home.... (Spanish) >>

What is whispered in your ear tell not to your husband.... (Spanish) >>

There's neither rhyme nor reason.

- French Proverb