More French Proverbs

One should choose a wife with the ears, rather than with the eyes.... >>

A father is a banker provided by nature.... >>

'Twixt the cup and the lip there's many a slip.... >>

A bellyfull of gluttony will never study willingly.... >>

Good watching drives away ill-luck.... >>

Other Proverbs

Never put your thumbs between two grinders.... (Spanish) >>

Tomorrow is a new day.... (English) >>

The man who does not learn is dark, like one walking in the ... (English) >>

Every dog hath its day.... (English) >>

When they give you the calf, be ready with the halter.... (Spanish) >>

With an old husband's hide one buys a young one.

- French Proverb