More French Proverbs

Rather a single grape for me than a brace of figs for thee.... >>

God knows who is a good pilgrim.... >>

He'll swear through an inch board.... >>

If youth but had the knowledge and old age the strength.... >>

He flays enough who holds the foot.... >>

Other Proverbs

The act of treachery is liked, but not he that does it.... (Spanish) >>

Take in laundry before you take in partners.... (Spanish) >>

One stroke on the nail and a hundred on the horseshoe.... (Spanish) >>

The fox is knowing, but more knowing he who catches him.... (Spanish) >>

Poverty does not destroy virtue, nor does wealth bestow it.... (Spanish) >>

Trade follows the flag.

- French Proverb