More French Proverbs

One always returns to one's first love.... >>

The balance in doing its office knows neither gold nor lead.... >>

Reckless youth makes rueful age.... >>

The first step is all the difficulty.... >>

Princes will not be served on conditions.... >>

Other Proverbs

One ass among many monkeys is grinned at by all.... (Spanish) >>

A lazy ox is little the better for the goad.... (Spanish) >>

It is not a fish until it is on the bank... (Latin) >>

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

He that serves at the altar ought to live by the altar.... (English) >>

Do you wish people to think well of you? Don't speak.

- French Proverb