More French Proverbs

Fair things are soon snatched away.... >>

Handsomely asked, handsomely refused.... >>

To the devil with so many masters, said the toad to the harrow.... >>

A covetous woman deserves a swindling gallant.... >>

It is a stupid goose that listens to the fox preach.... >>

Other Proverbs

Not all things have to be scrutinized, nor all friends teste... (Spanish) >>

When you can't get meat, chickens and bacon are good.... (Spanish) >>

First deserve, and then desire.... (English) >>

There is no pleasure but palls, and the more so if it costs ... (Spanish) >>

To every evil doer his evil day.... (Spanish) >>

There's not enough if there's not too much.

- French Proverb