More French Proverbs

A blind hen can sometimes find her corn.... >>

In hawks, hounds, arms, and love, for one pleasure a thousand pains.... >>

There never was a banquet so sumptuous but some one dined ill at it.... >>

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

A fine girl and a tattered gown always find something to hook the them... >>

Other Proverbs

A blind man's stroke, which raises a dust from beneath water... (Spanish) >>

Sell publicly and buy privately.... (Spanish) >>

He that is afraid of bad luck will never know good.... (Russian) >>

Wherries must not put out to sea.... (Spanish) >>

If three dogs chase a rabbit they cannot kill it.... (English) >>

After the daughter is married, then come sons-in-law in plenty.

- French Proverb