More French Proverbs

Unstringing the bow does not cure the wound.... >>

The friendship of great men is like the shadow of a bush, soon gone.... >>

Some who mean only to warm, burn themselves.... >>

Reckless youth makes rueful age.... >>

Possession is nine points of the law.... >>

Other Proverbs

Today is yesterday's pupil.... (Spanish) >>

When anger rises, think of the consequences... (Hindu) >>

At an ambuscade of villains a man does better with his feet ... (Spanish) >>

The cat always leaves her mark upon her friend.... (Spanish) >>

Ask a lot, but take what is offered... (Romanian) >>

Whoso is well let him keep so.

- French Proverb