More French Proverbs

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

The candle that goes before, is better than that which comes after.... >>

He is not so much of a devil as he is black.... >>

A drowning man clings to a blade of grass.... >>

Don't find fault with what you don't understand.... >>

Other Proverbs

Plenty know good ale, but don't know much after that.... (English) >>

Let every sheep hang by it own foot.... (Spanish) >>

Possession and good right, with lance in hand.... (Spanish) >>

The exception which proves the rule.... (Spanish) >>

The boy is father to the man.... (Spanish) >>

All state, and nothing on the plate.

- French Proverb