More French Proverbs

There is no worse water than still water.... >>

Never look for a worm in the apple of your eye.... >>

Pray, pray very much; but beware of telling God what you want.... >>

Near is my kirkle, but nearer is my smock.... >>

Some have bread who have no teeth left.... >>

Other Proverbs

He who avoids the temptation avoids the sin.... (Spanish) >>

It is in vain to cast nets in a river where there are no fis... (Spanish) >>

The mother who spoils her child, fattens a serpent.... (Spanish) >>

We have not yet saddled, and are already mounted.... (Spanish) >>

Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil.... (Spanish) >>

To be willing is to be able.

- French Proverb