More French Proverbs

An enemy does not sleep.... >>

Some have fine eyes and can't see a jot.... >>

People count up the faults of those who keep them waiting.... >>

Upon an egg the hen lays an egg.... >>

One should choose a wife with the ears, rather than with the eyes.... >>

Other Proverbs

Jest so that it may not turn to earnest.... (Spanish) >>

Manana is often the busiest day of the week.... (Spanish) >>

Mother, what is marrying? Spinning, bearing children, and cr... (Spanish) >>

Far from court, far from care.... (English) >>

He expects to find water at the first stroke of the spade.... (Spanish) >>

Every potter vaunts his own pot.

- French Proverb