More French Proverbs

Laziness is often mistaken for patience.... >>

The sheep on the mountain is higher than the bull on the plain.... >>

Spit not in the well, you may have to drink its water.... >>

Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.... >>

A rich man is never ugly in the eyes of a girl.... >>

Other Proverbs

Only the wearer knows where the shoe pinches... (English) >>

Fond pride of dress is sure a very curse; Ere fancy you cons... (Spanish) >>

Lying and gossiping go hand in hand.... (Spanish) >>

He who knows nothing, doubts nothing.... (Spanish) >>

Don't spoil the ship for a halfpenny-worth of tar.... (Spanish) >>

Upon an egg the hen lays an egg.

- French Proverb