More French Proverbs

He, who more than he is worth doth spend, E'en makes a rope, his life ... >>

Too keen an edge does not cut, too fine a point does not pierce.... >>

Don't teach fishes to swim.... >>

As the man is worth his land is worth.... >>

It is well to leave off playing when the game is at its best.... >>

Other Proverbs

Golden hands, but a wicked mouth.... (Russian) >>

Between saying and doing there is a long road.... (Spanish) >>

From that dust comes this mud.... (Spanish) >>

Little bird, little nest.... (Spanish) >>

Drink wine upon figs.... (Spanish) >>

To rule the mountains is to rule the river.

- French Proverb