More French Proverbs

Without business, debauchery.... >>

By candle-light a goat looks like a lady.... >>

Golden bishop, wooden crosier; wooden bishop, golden crosier.... >>

As soon dies the calf as the cow.... >>

Better to be envied than pitied.... >>

Other Proverbs

Plenty know good ale, but don't know much after that.... (English) >>

Mildness governs more than anger.... (Spanish) >>

The wise hand does not all that the tongue says.... (Spanish) >>

The worst pig gets the best acorn.... (Spanish) >>

Sow corn in clay, and plant vines in sand.... (Spanish) >>

It is always well to keep hold of your horse's bridle.

- French Proverb