More French Proverbs

Stolen waters are sweet.... >>

Bees do not become hornets.... >>

Everything may be bought except day and night.... >>

A civil denial is better than a rude grant.... >>

A muffled cat never caught a mouse.... >>

Other Proverbs

The shirt is nearer than the frock.... (Spanish) >>

Cheese from the ewe, milk from the goat, butter from the cow... (Spanish) >>

He who is contented is not always rich.... (Spanish) >>

He that is rich will not be called a fool.... (Spanish) >>

He who asks the fewest favours is the best received.... (Spanish) >>

With enough 'ifs' we could put Paris in a bottle.

- French Proverb