More French Proverbs

He who sows virtue reaps fame.... >>

By working in the smithy one becomes a smith.... >>

God saves the moon from the wolves.... >>

He sups ill who eats up all at dinner.... >>

It is just that the priest should live by the altar.... >>

Other Proverbs

Cheese from the ewe, milk from the goat, butter from the cow... (Spanish) >>

I broke my leg, perhaps for my good.... (Spanish) >>

Be slow in choosing a friend, but slower in changing him... (Boy Scout Motto) >>

Sugared words generally prove bitter.... (Spanish) >>

To know and to act are one and the same... (Greek) >>

He that walks too hastily, often stumbles in plain way.

- French Proverb