More French Proverbs

When one has not what one likes, one must like what one has.... >>

Precious ointments are put in small boxes.... >>

The churl knows not the worth of spurs.... >>

One candle for St. Michael, and another for his devil.... >>

He is past preaching to who does not care to do well.... >>

Other Proverbs

Good wine needs no crier.... (Spanish) >>

Wipe your eye with your elbow.... (Spanish) >>

He who loves well is slow to forget.... (Spanish) >>

A bad thing never dies.... (Spanish) >>

Be my enemy and go to my mill.... (Spanish) >>

Who spits against heaven, it falls on his head.

- French Proverb