More French Proverbs

He who goes abroad by day has no need of a lantern.... >>

No living man all things can.... >>

A sow prefers bran to roses.... >>

A miserly father makes a prodigal man.... >>

A friend to my table and wine, is no good neighbour.... >>

Other Proverbs

Bachelor, a peacock; betrothed, a lion; married, an ass.... (Spanish) >>

The crow went travelling abroad and came home just as black.... (English) >>

Pound the garlic, Pedro, whilst I grate the cheese.... (Spanish) >>

He who at twenty understands nothing, at thirty knows nothin... (Spanish) >>

Never marry a widow unless her first husband was hanged.... (Spanish) >>

When the blind man carries the banner, woe to those who follow.

- French Proverb