More French Proverbs

He who goes abroad by day has no need of a lantern.... >>

A wise man may learn of a fool.... >>

His like Jean de Nivelle's dog, that runs away when he is called.... >>

An old rat is a brave rat.... >>

Were if not for "if" and "but," we should all be rich for ever.... >>

Other Proverbs

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

A handsome man is not quite poor.... (Spanish) >>

In hunting and in love you begin when you like and leave off... (Spanish) >>

The ox without a bell is soon lost.... (Spanish) >>

Right or wrong, God aid our purpose.... (Spanish) >>

He who wishes to make a golden door drives a nail into it every day.

- French Proverb