More French Proverbs

Words are but sands; 'tis money buys lands.... >>

There's nothing like having the key of the fields.... >>

To do like the monkey, get the chesnuts out of the fire with the cat's... >>

Punctuality is the sole of business.... >>

Reason not with the great, 'tis a perilous gate.... >>

Other Proverbs

Do not protect yourself by a fence, but rather by your frien... (Latin) >>

At an auction keep your mouth shut.... (Spanish) >>

Let every tub stand on its own bottom.... (Spanish) >>

The honest man enjoys the theft.... (Spanish) >>

After one vice a greater follows.... (Spanish) >>

They will be hushed by a good deed who laugh at a wise speech.

- French Proverb