More French Proverbs

The town that parleys is half surrendered.... >>

He is a fool who makes his physician his heir.... >>

It is nothing at all, only a woman drowning.... >>

He who goes abroad by day has no need of a lantern.... >>

It is easier to abstain than to restrain.... >>

Other Proverbs

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

Be Prepare... (Latin) >>

When the cat's away the rats will play.... (Spanish) >>

When the prior plays cards, what will the monks do?... (Spanish) >>

When a goose dances, and a fool versifies, there is sport.... (Spanish) >>

A great estate is not gotten in a few hours.

- French Proverb