More French Proverbs

A churl never liked a gentleman.... >>

A sparrow in hand is worth a pheasant that flieth by.... >>

Misfortune comes on horseback and goes away on foot.... >>

A beggar is never out of his road.... >>

A bad compromise is better than a good lawsuit.... >>

Other Proverbs

God gives almonds to those who have no teeth.... (Spanish) >>

He who strives to do, does more than he who has the power.... (Spanish) >>

Praise a maid in the morning, and the weather at night.... (Italian) >>

However foul it be, never say, Of this water I will not drin... (Spanish) >>

I have other fish to fry... (Latin) >>

He looks for his ass and sits on its back.

- French Proverb