More French Proverbs

Don't shut the barn door after the horse is stolen.... >>

The wine given to your workmen is that for which you get the best paid... >>

No man is a prophet in his own country.... >>

Money borrowed is soon sorrowed.... >>

Like box-makers, more noise than work.... >>

Other Proverbs

Ask not after a good man's pedigree.... (Spanish) >>

When an old man cannot drink, prepare his grave.... (Spanish) >>

The righteous man sins before an open chest.... (Spanish) >>

God gives almonds to those who have no teeth.... (Spanish) >>

Live with wolves, and you learn to howl... (Arab) >>

A person is unlucky who falls on his back and breaks his nose.

- French Proverb