More French Proverbs

He who bestirs himself sucks up, he who lies still dries up.... >>

Snivelling folks always want to wipe other folks' noses.... >>

He falls on his back and breaks his nose.... >>

For a stubborn ass a stubborn driver.... >>

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

Other Proverbs

Never advise anyone to go to war or to marry.... (Spanish) >>

Clergymen's sons always turn out badly.... (Spanish) >>

Soft fire makes sweet malt.... (English) >>

When the corsair promises masses and candles, it goes ill wi... (Spanish) >>

A leap year is never a good sheep year.... (English) >>

Love does much, money everything.

- French Proverb