More French Proverbs

It is in vain to lean the ox to the water if he is not thirsty.... >>

A fine quotation is a diamond on the finger of a man of wit, and a peb... >>

By beating love decays.... >>

A short mass and a long dinner.... >>

A good beast heats with eating.... >>

Other Proverbs

When the fox preaches, look to the geese... (Ethiopian) >>

Where you think there is bacon, there are not even hooks for... (Spanish) >>

Deeds are fruits, words are leaves.... (English) >>

Alms never make poor.... (English) >>

There is measure in all things.... (Spanish) >>

God helps three sorts of people: fools, children and drunkards.

- French Proverb