More French Proverbs

Saint cannot if God will not.... >>

He is rich enough who owes nothing.... >>

He that does not ask will never get a bargain... >>

At Shrove-tide every one had need of his frying-pan.... >>

He lies like a toothdrawer.... >>

Other Proverbs

Advantage is a better soldier than rashness.... (English) >>

By the yard, life is hard. By the inch, it's a cinch.... (American) >>

The ass that is common property is always the worst saddled... (English) >>

Nettles don't sting in the month of May.... (English) >>

Tripe broth, you make much of yourself.... (Spanish) >>

Much would have more.

- French Proverb