More French Proverbs

There is no pillow so soft as a clear conscience.... >>

A great estate is not gotten in a few hours.... >>

Better to be envied than pitied.... >>

He that has not money in his purse should have honey in his mouth.... >>

Honest poverty is thinly sown.... >>

Other Proverbs

Every man hath his hobby-horse.... (American) >>

The snail, to be rid of annoyances, bartered its eyes for ho... (Spanish) >>

A mewing cat is never a good mouser.... (Spanish) >>

He who has a handsome wife, a castle on the frontier, or a v... (Spanish) >>

He who buts a horse buys care.... (Spanish) >>

Who lives on the score has shame evermore.

- French Proverb